Giving to the Frankel Cardiovascular Center

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Changing Care, Changing Lives

Game-changing cardiovascular medicine giving hope to patients everywhere

Cardiovascular disease remains the No. 1 killer of Americans. To change this daunting statistic, we must work together to advance innovations across patient care, research, and training. The Samuel and Jean Frankel Cardiovascular Center — one of Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals — is at the forefront of transforming cardiovascular medicine.

Much of our state-of-the-art care is based on cutting-edge techniques developed by our own physicians. And our leading research programs propel knowledge that identifies new and better treatments, all while training tomorrow’s leading cardiovascular specialists.

With your support, we can continue to make a life-saving difference for patients facing all kinds of cardiovascular conditions.

Your gift will enable us to:

  • Pursue population health studies to improve care and inform national policy
  • Increase scientific understanding of cardiovascular diseases
  • Leverage discoveries to advance prevention and create safer and more effective therapies
  • Incorporate cutting-edge technology into operating rooms and clinics
  • Innovate in education and patient advocacy

And that is only the start of what we can do together. Join us today in transforming cardiovascular care for our patients — and people around the world.

Giving Opportunities

Bo Schembechler Heart of a Champion Fund

Understanding the importance of teamwork, Bo felt strongly that this endowed fund should support collaborative research, bringing together various disciplines to see cardiovascular challenges in new ways. This is a fitting legacy for a remarkable man.
Give now to advance life-saving research

Frankel CVC Philanthropic Support Fund

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults. Your gift will inspire the spirit of innovation, collaboration, expertise, and integrity that guides the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
Give now to support lifesaving heart research

UM Cardiology Legacy Fund

Gifts are used to support programs and initiatives across the Division of Cardiology in areas with the greatest need. With your help, we are able to address our priorities and serve our patients and families in an immediate and positive way.
Give now to support impactful cardiovascular initiatives

Frankel CVC Vascular Surgery Fund

Gifts help transform the patient experience by supporting the research, educational and clinical priorities of the Section of Vascular Surgery.
Give now to support excellence in vascular surgery

Frankel Cardiovascular Center Patient & Family Centered Care Fund

This program engages patients and their families in health care planning and delivery to improve safety and quality of care. Gifts help transform the patient experience by supporting staff training and materials and helping to implement new ideas.
Give now to support compassionate heart care

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Partner With Us

We would be pleased to discuss your interests and goals — and the impact your gift can have. We can connect you with faculty and staff, identify where your help is most needed, and share how giving can provide personal satisfaction as well as financial and tax benefits.

Andrea LaFave

Andrea LaFave

Senior Associate Director of Development
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Melissa Lynch

Director of Development
Chris Shoemaker

Christopher J. Shoemaker, MEd, MBA, CFRE

Managing Director of Development
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Nate Tobi, Jr.

Assistant Director of Development