Introduction

The resonance of generosity

Behind every gift that a donor makes to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation is a story. For some, the story begins when they or a family member face an illness. Other people are motivated by the hope that scientific research will lead to new cures and treatments for disease. Still others are inspired to give because they believe that PAMF is a vital resource for the community, where people can come to learn how to prevent disease and maintain wellness.

All of us at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation take our responsibility to our patients, and to our community, very seriously. This is why we take great care to honor the inspiration behind each gift -- whether the intention is to support a particular area of medicine, to recognize an individual caregiver, or to strengthen the educational resources our community relies upon. We also place great value on the unrestricted gifts that are bestowed upon us, for these enable us to sustain the high quality of our care and services in ways that are not always perceived by those outside of our own organization.

In the pages that follow, we invite you to discover the many ways that we have honored your inspirations over the past two years. Your generosity has a resonance that is making a real difference in the health and well-being of our patients, and is bringing real benefits to the communities that we all share.

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