UMMS Foundation, Inc.

06/01/2026

The Maryland Half Marathon & 5K is quickly approaching, and thanks to a generous $25,000 matching gift from St. John Properties, Inc., your fundraising can go twice as far!

Every dollar raised fuels groundbreaking cancer research and lifesaving patient care at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Let’s keep the fundraising momentum going!

Changing lives one mile at a time.

05/28/2026

As we anticipate the opening of the Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine later this year, we reflect on the remarkable generosity of our philanthropic partners who donated to the Building for Life Campaign. Together, they raised an extraordinary 65M+ in support of the leading-edge facility that will be home to the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.

With multiple floors dedicated to cancer care, the Stoler Center will transform the experience for both patients and families. We are honored by the philanthropic support that helped make it possible and are excited to see the difference it will make in so many lives.

Learn more at www.ummsfoundation.org/BuildingForLife.

05/19/2026

After a near-fatal car crash, 20-year-old Owen Bell was airlifted to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, where he underwent hours of life-saving care. Now, while still in recovery, Owen is giving back and speaking to teens about injury prevention.

Learn more about Owen’s journey and his message for moving forward.

05/15/2026

We’re counting down the days to the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K and can’t wait to welcome our participants, volunteers, and supporters to the Maple Lawn community on June 6.

As race day approaches, know that every mile — and every dollar raised — makes a meaningful impact. Your philanthropy is advancing leading-edge research and clinical care at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, improving the lives of countless people facing cancer.

A huge shoutout to our amazing fundraisers who are helping to drive this progress!

www.mdhalfmarathon5k.org

Every runner. Every stride. Every reason to fight.
Join us for the Maryland Half Marathon & 5K, where each mile brings us closer to a cure.

Run or walk for your loved ones, for survivors, for those we’ve lost, and for the breakthroughs still to come.

Every dollar you fundraise supports innovative research and care at the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
💛 Together, we turn stories into strength.

➡️ Register now https://bit.ly/48a5Jw5.
Can’t make it? You can still take part with our virtual participation option or make an impact by registering as a fundraiser or donating.🏃🏼🏃🏽‍♂️

05/14/2026

With prom season underway, we’re reflecting on last month’s community-focused event at the University of Maryland Medical Center and University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus. “The Prom Promise” provided free formal wear to students from partner schools and children of UMMC team members, helping to ease the financial burden of prom season. We are grateful to everyone who participated and wish all students a fun and safe prom!

05/12/2026

Thanks to more than $4 million in new philanthropic support, the University of Maryland School of Medicine's Rural-MD Scholars Program is expanding on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. This region faces some of the state’s most significant healthcare shortages, and the program is filling those gaps by providing full-tuition scholarships and specialized training to medical students who commit to practicing on the Eastern Shore for at least four years after residency.

We’re grateful to all those who have invested in this important initiative that is transforming the future of healthcare in Maryland’s rural communities.

The University of Maryland School of Medicine is expanding an initiative aimed at addressing the physician shortage on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, backed by more than $4 million in new philanthropic

05/07/2026

We’re thrilled about this recent advance in precision medicine for sickle cell disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center! Physicians have treated Jessica Ceja, a 41-year-old woman from Silver Spring, with her own genetically modified stem cells. This marks the first time this FDA-approved gene therapy has been given to an adult patient in Maryland.

Breakthroughs such as this are accelerated with philanthropy, and we are grateful to our generous donors who are driving progress in the field. Together, we are redefining what’s possible.

Read more about UMMC’s incredible progress and Jessica’s inspiring story!

https://www.umms.org/umgccc/news/2026/silver-spring-woman-becomes-in-maryland-to-receive-new-gene-therapy

05/06/2026

A simple “thank you” can mean everything. Our Honor a Caregiver Campaign gives you the opportunity to share your gratitude with a UMMC nurse, physician, or care provider who has made a difference in your life.

Take a moment to say thanks or make a gift in their honor.

www.ummsfoundation.org/honoracaregiver

05/05/2026

It’s starting to feel and look like spring, especially in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the University of Maryland Golisano Children's Hospital! Our NICU team goes above and beyond to bring comfort, care, and moments of joy to our smallest patients and their families. To celebrate the start of spring, they dressed infants in adorable seasonal costumes. These photos are guaranteed to brighten your day!

https://people.com/maryland-nicu-babies-adorably-dress-up-to-help-celebrate-spring-11959980