The power of giving, the spirit of philanthropy

A love of helping people

Barbara Harter Rippy honors her late husband, an MUSC Pharmacy alumnus, with transformational gifts to support future pharmacy students at MUSC.

Empowerment through education

MUSC alumna Marvesh Mendhi, Ph.D., turned her education into a global mission and now gives back by supporting future caregivers at MUSC.

Alzheimer's Care Innovations

MUSC researchers share breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s research, treatment and early detection as South Carolina prepares for the "silver tsunami" of aging adults.

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Teenage leukemia survivor

September 24, 2024

For most of high school, Addy Nelson endured intense treatment for leukemia. Today, she’s a cancer-free college student, with big dreams of working for the FBI

A woman sits on a park bench, surrounded by greenery, enjoying a peaceful moment in the park.

Swinging For The Fences

August 27, 2024

30-year-old Kelly Bulak’s final act was to support research to find a cure for lung cancer.

Future of Cancer Medicine

March 19, 2024

Because of The Abney Foundation, MUSC is able to accept, fund and train passionate physician-scientists who will determine the future of cancer medicine.

Members of the Volousky family smiling on a beach.

Eliza Cate's Story

March 25, 2023

Because of your generosity, families like the Volouskys find hope and a home away from home at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

Racquets for Recovery

October 11, 2022

Chemotherapy made Carol Richburg’s long silver hair fall out. A tennis tournament gave her a wig and the freedom to feel like herself while fighting cancer.

Joseph with his Beads of Courage. Each bead corresponds to an act of bravery, like an injection, X-ray, surgery or other significant milestone in Joseph’s treatment.

Joseph’s Sidekicks

September 02, 2022

Thanks to Joseph’s Sidekicks, the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital has a psychologist dedicated exclusively to helping families of children with cancer.

A bald teenage cancer patient poses in her hospital bed with two thumbs up. Her head rests on a pillow with a bright green flower-patterned pillowcase, and she has a feeding tube in.

Peyton's Parking Passes

February 15, 2022

A thoughtful gift will help families who have a child with cancer staying at the MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital.

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