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Giving Societies at Spaulding Rehabilitation

Spaulding Rehabilitation’s supporters are vital to achieving our mission, driving advances in recovery science, clinical excellence, and innovative programs. Our four giving societies—the President’s Council, the Hooks Burr Society, Pillars of Strength, and the Strength Fund—recognize donors whose generosity fuels our work. We encourage you to learn more about each group below and would be proud to welcome you into the one that best aligns with your philanthropic goals, both annually and over the long-term.

The President’s Council

The President’s Council represents a distinguished group of individuals, families, and institutions whose yearly cumulative giving of $20,000 or more shapes and sustains the life-changing mission of Spaulding. These dedicated supporters are advancing our many vital programs, including the Schoen Adams Research Institute, innovative patient and family programming, and our flexible Annual Fund.

  • President's Council members onstage at a conference.
    President's Council members support the remarkable work being done at Spaulding and gain unique opportunities to connect with fellow members and Spaulding leadership.


“Like many others, we have experienced firsthand Spaulding’s commitment to personalized and compassionate care. So making it possible for more families to share in what this exceptional institution offers was an easy decision. It was a given.”

— Judith A. Fong, President’s Council Member

 

To learn more about the details and benefits of membership, please review our President's Council brochure.

Francis “Hooks” Burr Society

The Francis “Hooks” Burr Society recognizes individuals and families who have invested in the future of Spaulding through bequests and other planned gifts. These donors appreciate that this type of giving can maximize their charitable impact on the field of rehabilitation while also strengthening their own long-term financial goals.

These visionary donors are building a new tradition of philanthropy by:

To learn more about the details and benefits of membership, please review our Hooks Burr Society brochure.

Donna Zerwitz

“The extraordinary care that Spaulding provides is something I feel everyone should have the opportunity to experience if they need it. My planned gift helps bring this special brand of care to the patients of tomorrow.”

— Donna Zerwitz, Chair, Francis “Hooks” Burr Society

Francis “Hooks” Burr Society Donors

The Francis “Hooks” Burr Society recognizes individuals and families who have invested in the future of Spaulding through bequests and other planned gifts.

Hooks Burr Society Members

Anonymous

Marilyn K. & Jason P. Bernard

Erin E. & Ryan J. Brown

Lucy T. Burr*

Charles B. Camp

Kelly D. & John R. Carroll

Costello Family Trust

Judith A. Day*

Steven DeDominici

Jane A. Weingarten

Edward T. Donohue

Judith A. & Ronald A. Ferrara

Dolores M. Filardi

Carol M. O'Connor-Fischer & David B. Fischer

Judith A. Fong

Susanne B. Goldstein

Janice M. & David W. Haley

Paula M. Hereau

Gerald J. Holton

Phyllis & Gerald I. Kassels, MD

Theresa A. Kennedy

Christine S. & Richard E. Koch

Stephen M. Limon

Gay E. Lockwood

Laurence A. Lyons

Moira E. & Steven M. Mitus

Oz Mondejar & John Verlinden

Karen H. O'Sullivan

Kathleen R. & George A. Peckham

Barbara D. Petery*

George L. Rivera

Gregorio Q. Rivera

Richard P. Ryan*

Nancy W. Adams & Scott A. Schoen

Marilyn Swartz-Lloyd

Melinda & Kenneth H. Watman

Estelle M. Weedon

Daniel A. Winston

Elaine W. Woo

Linda & William* Zammer, Jr.

Donna L. Zerwitz

 

*deceased

 

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Society member, please contact John MacRae, Senior Director of Principal and Major Gifts, at 617-306-2394 or jcmacrae@mgb.org.

Pillars of Strength

Individuals and families who support Spaulding’s mission with annual cumulative gifts of $1,000 or more are integral members of the Pillars of Strength society. These donors are core to Spaulding’s year-round programs and daily operations, steadfastly supporting the incredible care we’re known for — day after day, year after year.

Learn more about the details and benefits of membership in Pillars of Strength.

Strength Fund

No one knows better the power of giving back than our creative and compassionate clinicians, researchers, and staff. The Strength Fund is Spaulding’s employee giving program, where individuals who work across Spaulding Rehabilitation can contribute on a one-time annual or recurring monthly basis to further bolster our collective efforts to improve patients’ lives.

Terri Yahia, Willis Wang, and their son, Ethan Wang
“The Spaulding experience is not just about the physical spaces or the programs; it’s about the people and how they bring it all together. It’s about how they give you hope. It takes a lot of support and resources to keep this important work going. We do whatever we can for Spaulding — because it matters.”
Terri Yahia and Willis Wang, parents of Ethan, a Spaulding patient