the torch Winter 2013, Issue 4 | Page 7

A HEART for the Dallas community Baylor Health Care System Foundation is pleased to announce that long-time supporters, Gayle and Paul Stoffel, have recently contributed $500,000 to establish an endowment fund in support of Baylor Health Care System cardiology initiatives. The fund will be known as the Gayle and Paul Stoffel Endowed Fund in Cardiovascular Research and Education. It will provide essential funding for cardiovascular leadership, innovative research, patient-centered programs, capital investments and education. Paul and Gayle Stoffel “Gifts like these validate Baylor’s advanced cardiology philanthropic spirit. Over the years they have contributed research and education programs. We are now seeing a significant sums in support of the visual and performing return on our investments in the development of new and arts, universities, secondary schools and medical institu- innovative therapies that are improving the lives of our tions. The Stoffels have been loyal members of the Baylor patients and the health of the community,” said Kevin family for years. Their decision to support Campaign Wheelan, M.D., chief of staff, Baylor Jack and Jane 2015: Baylor Makes Us All Better reflects a deep-belief Hamilton Heart and Vascular Hospital. in Baylor’s mission and its vision for the future. Dr. Wheelan summarized the department’s ambition as fol- “This goal of being one of the top five cardiovascular pro- lows, “Our vision for the future is to be one of the top five car- grams in the country can be realized with the partnership diovascular programs in the United States, and we’re poised of generous donors who make it possible to discover the to embark on a major expansion of the department. This gift best treatments for cardiovascular disease and serve the from Paul and Gayle Stoffel leads the way to support these North Texas community as a trusted resource for educa- lofty goals for cardiology throughout the Baylor system.” tion, awareness and prevention,” added Rowland K. Both Gayle and Paul are known for their substantial Robinson, Foundation president. For more information about Baylor’s heart and vascular initiatives, contact Elizabeth Denton at 214.820.4070 or [email protected]. give.baylorhealth.com 7