The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences raised more than $40 million for the 2024 fiscal year, marking the second highest fundraising year in the Little Rock-based medical center’s history.
“In light of challenging economic times, this is a remarkable achievement that displays an abundance of generosity in Arkansas and beyond,” Dr. Cam Patterson, UAMS chancellor and CEO of UAMS Health, said in a press release. “This is also an amazing effort by our dedicated fundraising team who have overcome many challenges to secure critical funds that support UAMS’ programs throughout the state.”
The $40.8 million fundraising milestone, a combination of gifts and philanthropic grants, was generated from 4,711 donations for the fiscal year, UAMS said in a press release Thursday.
Fundraising efforts resulted in a nearly $6 million investment in education, training and student scholarships. UAMS raised $7 million for facilities, including the UAMS Orthopaedic and Spine Hospital and the Radiation Oncology Center that opened summer 2023.
There has been a $4.5 million investment in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine in support of children’s mental health, including the Trauma Research Initiative for Schools.