Development Philanthropy

Stride and Thrive participants hold up the amount of numbers representing dollars raised from the 2025 event

The Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics is grateful for the visionary philanthropy of our donors, whose contributions are vital to our mission. This support sustains our initiatives and inspires new possibilities.

The impact of these gifts resonates throughout our department and the communities we serve. Thanks to generous donor support, we have launched numerous initiatives that enhance education, research and patient care. Notable examples are our continuing education lectureships, which empower health care professionals with the latest advances in women’s health, and research grants that give faculty and fellows protected time for discovery.

Additionally, our patient programs — such as survivor retreats and monthly support groups — offer important resources that foster community and connection during challenging times. Our outreach efforts include distribution of feminine hygiene products to those in need.

Ready to make a difference?

Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about any of these opportunities. Your involvement, whether through giving, fundraising or volunteering, helps build a stronger future for our department and the communities we serve.

Together, we can advance women’s health and create a brighter future for patients.

Make an Impact

There are many ways to get involved with the department, such as joining a Below the Belt Stride and Thrive 5K team, hosting a special event fundraiser or making a gift to support our programs. Your support is vital to our success.

Donations

Consider making a one-time gift to support an area that aligns with your values and interests. For sustained impact, join our monthly giving program to provide reliable, year-round support for our mission. We also welcome planned gifts and alternative forms of support, including stocks, appreciated assets and IRA transfers. Check with your employer about gift-matching programs — many companies offer this benefit, which can double or even triple your contribution’s impact.

Host A Fundraiser

Whether you’re planning a dedicated fundraiser or celebrating a personal milestone, your creativity can inspire others to give. Turn your birthday, graduation or wedding into an opportunity for meaningful change by creating a personal fundraising page. This platform allows you to share your story, engage your network and track your fundraising progress while adding deeper purpose to life’s special moments.

Volunteering

Currently, we have two dynamic volunteer-led committees: the Below the Belt Stride and Thrive Race Committee, which supports research, education and survivorship programming, and the Center for Fetal Therapy Parent Council, which helps shape and improve the patient experience and raise funds for research and patient needs. Throughout the year, we also need volunteers to support various events that advance our mission and bring our community together.

Community Events

Stride and Thrive 5K

Fundraising for the Kelly Gynecologic Oncology Service

The annual fundraiser gathers hundreds in support of gynecologic oncology care and survivorship. To date, it has raised over $1.2 million, reflecting a strong, ongoing commitment to research, education, and hope for survivors and their families.

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Annual Family Picnic

Honoring the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy's Patients

This annual family picnic brings together hundreds of attendees, offering a meaningful space for connection and community. It reflects a strong commitment to compassionate care, research, and the relationships that define our mission.

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Charitable Giving to the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics

The Johns Hopkins Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics thrives on the generosity of its donors and volunteers — whose gifts, time and passion fuel breakthroughs in research, education, patient care and community outreach, creating lasting impact and a brighter future for women’s health.

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