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Meet Our Donors

We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to Thomas Jefferson University or a Jefferson Health hospital. Here are their stories.

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Paul R. Buckwalter '66

Giving Back and Paying Forward

Grateful to his alma mater and the fraternity, recently Paul Buckwalter made a generous planned gift of 10 percent of his residual estate to support the scholarship fund.

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Jane Karatzas

Grateful Benefactor Says "Bravo!" to Jefferson

Jane is a concert pianist, opera singer—and cancer survivor. “If it was not for my Jefferson doctors, I would not be here today”

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James Gilmartin

Nearly 25 Years After Beating Colon Cancer, Grateful Benefactor Establishes Endowment to Support Cancer Research

The care and compassion James Gilmartin received during his colon cancer treatment inspired him to create an endowment. 

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Catherine Hometchko

On the Road Again: Dedicated benefactor Travels Long Distance for Jeff Docs

For most people, a doctor’s appointment means a fairly short trip to the office. For Catherine “Kay” Hometchko, it means a three-and-a-half hour bus ride—each way.

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