She did it. Dr. Ruth Gottesman donated $1 billion to the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It’s philanthropic news, but it’s also a love story.
It’s about:
– Recognizing the importance of giving back to a community–in this case the Bronx, New York’s poorest borough–where the residents desperately need improved health care.
– Giving the gift of a debt-free education to new doctors, many of whom would never have the opportunity to practice medicine without Dr. Gottesman’s support.
– The donor’s dedication to a medical school where she not only studied, but carved out a meaningful career.
– The power of believing in your organization. Dr. Gottesman was on Einstein’s board of trustees for many years and served as its chair.
– The deep and trusting friendship between a philanthropist and an organization’s leader, which resulted in a gift that will have a lasting impact.
Thank you, Dr. Gottesman, for this beautiful love story.