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CA M PA IG N 2 015 U PDATE Foundation celebrated the public launch of the first compre111-year history at a kick-off event at the Wyly Theatre at GOAL: $250 MILLON Dallas’ AT&T Performing Arts Center. The unprecedented toward this goal. Campaign 2015 already enjoys wide support from the Dallas philanthropic community, including transformational gifts from many of the leading citizens in this region. $200 MILLION RAISED, 14 1. 20 To date, nearly $200 million, or 80 percent, has been raised the campaign to $50 MILLION NEEDED, da te 20% TO RAISE 80% TO GOAL . 3. tem focused programs, research, medical education and capital. s of ces uc s Baylor Health Car eS ys Better, has a goal to raise $250 million to invest in patient- e trem end ou s campaign, dubbed Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All t to en m hensive fundraising campaign in Baylor Health Care System’s e community’s c om s th mi rm t affi 1 Foundation marks one-year anniversary of public launch of Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better One year ago in February, Baylor Health Care System In the short time since the campaign’s inception, generous donor support has made a positive difference in hundreds of important initiatives. “This is an exciting time to be in medicine and a wonderful time to be supporting leading-edge initiatives. We are now seeing a return on our donors’ investments in the development of new and innovative therapies that are improving the lives of our patients and the health of the community,” said Rowland. Campaign 2015 is led by a group of highly respected leaders “This is an exciting time to be in medicine and a wonderful time to be supporting leading-edge initiatives.” Rowland K. Robinson, President, Baylor Health Care System Foundation and long-standing supporters of Baylor who recognize its importance to all North Texans. Baylor Health Care System Foundation board chairman, Erle Nye, heads theCampaign 2015 Executive Committee and is joined by Barry Andrews, Hal Brierley, Mary Anne Cree, Margo Goodwin, Debbie Oates, Leonard Riggs Jr., M.D., Paul Stoffel, Lisa Troutt and Bea Wallace, as well as Baylor Scott & White Health CEO Joel T. Allison and Foundation president Rowland K. Robinson. Baylor was founded 111 years ago. Since then, it has become a leader in health care, research and medical education, forg- One year ago: Rowland K. Robinson, Erle Nye, Dr. Leonard Riggs Jr. and Joel T. Allison ing new ground in local, national and global innovations. For information about supporting Campaign 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better, contact Susan McSherry at 214.820.3417 or [email protected]. give.baylorhealth.com 9