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What Will Your Legacy Be? 

A single gift in 1873 from our founding benefactor, Johns Hopkins, inspired a revolution in American medicine. The Johns Hopkins Legacy Society honors Mr. Hopkins and welcomes those who make their own legacy gifts to secure the financial future of Johns Hopkins Medicine. There are many ways to become a member: Include Johns Hopkins in your estate plan, designate us as beneficiary of a retirement plan or life insurance policy, or give in a way that also provides income to you. To learn more about these and other creative ways to give, visit rising.jhu.edu/giving, or contact the Johns Hopkins Office of Gift Planning at 410-516-7954/800-548-1268 or [email protected].

23rd Annual Dean’s Symposium Stands Strong 

Roger Blumenthal, director of the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, was a featured speaker at the 23rd annual Dean’s Symposium in Palm Beach, Florida. The event brings together generous supporters and highlights medical updates and research advances currently in progress at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Celebrating the Cardiac Surgery Critical Care LectureCelebrating the Cardiac Surgery Critical Care Lecture

Lynne and Alan Van Praag visit the home of Glenn Whitman, director of the Johns Hopkins cardiovascular surgical intensive care unit, and his wife, Anna. The celebration took place prior to the annual Cardiac Surgery Critical Care Lecture, which was established with generous donations from the Van Praag family. From left are Glenn Whitman, Lynne Van Praag, Alan Van Praag and Anna Whitman.  

Department Chairs Convene at the Achuff LectureshipDepartment Chairs Convene at the Achuff Lectureship

The second annual Stephen C. Achuff, M.D., Lectureship, established through patient philanthropy, welcomed guest speaker Vincent Gott, former director of cardiac surgery at Johns Hopkins. From left are former director Bill Baumgartner, Gott, Stephen Achuff and current director Duke Cameron.

Girl Scout Gives Her Hearts AwayGirl Scout Gives Her Hearts Away 

Erika Kosar, right, and nurse Jackie Bradstock deliver handmade pillows to cardiovascular surgery patients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. A member of Girl Scout Troop 81201 from Frederick, Maryland, Kosar continues a Girl Scout tradition that has provided more than 100 pillows to heart patients over the last four years.