Jefferson Giving Day 2026

2,371
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$857,185
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This campaign ended on April 26, 2026, but you can still make a gift to Jefferson by clicking here!
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You made Jefferson Giving Day an amazing success! Across our community, supporters came together to create incredible impact.

Together, here’s what we made possible:

  • 2,371 donors
  • $857,185 dollars raised
  • 117+ Jefferson areas supported
  • 36 matches and challenges unlocked, generating $353,517 in bonus funds
  • 195+ volunteers helped drive momentum
  • 32 U.S. states represented across our donor community

Thank you for being a part of this moment! Your generosity was nothing short of inspiring. You + Jefferson =💙

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Live Results for Jefferson
Area of SupportDonorsRaised ($)
Korean Student Association0$0
Art and Sketch Club6$220
Jefferson Better Together Fund - Enterprise118$20,467
Ramily Market - Center City5$40
Comprehensive Alzheimer's Disease Center3$1,185
Dickson City Building Together Fund11$600
David Farber ASPIRE Center4$420
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Greatest Need35$14,557
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Patient Care32$3,040
TEDxJeffersonU9$1,845
Jefferson Stratford Hospital Patient Care3$150
Jefferson Abington Hospital Greatest Need28$1,812
Jefferson Health – Elkins Park Greatest Need6$145
College of Humanities & Sciences Scholarship Fund2$60
OB/GYN Chairman's Excellence Fund4$250
National Organization of Minority Architecture Students (NOMAS)0$0
Sidney Kimmel Medical College Dean's Innovation Fund26$13,077
Bruce & Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute Fund13$935
Jefferson Bucks Hospital Greatest Need24$1,764
OB/GYN Patient Care, Research, and Education14$723
SKCCC Innovation Fund - New Jersey21$2,942
Magee Patient Programs and Services30$3,360
Albert Einstein Society27$15,890
College of Health Professions Scholarship Fund16$745
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Patient Care15$981
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Greatest Need23$710
Sidney Kimmel Medical College General Scholarship Fund16$8,985
College of Population Health Scholarship Fund16$1,515
College of Life Sciences Scholarship Fund16$1,435
College of Nursing Dean's Innovation Fund23$4,205
Transplant Patient Assistance7$278
Jefferson Transplant Institute16$6,283
Fashion and Textiles Future Center16$4,725
ALS Research - Weinberg ALS Center10$26,375
College of Life Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund14$15,410
Jefferson FAB Center for Complex Care11$1,895
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center Innovation Fund51$14,065
Filipino Student Association15$945
Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital General Fund72$2,793
TJU East Falls Scholarship Fund9$5,560
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Greatest Need14$288
Center for Autism & Neurodiversity2$100
Northeast Better Together Fund for Employee Assistance9$210
Jefferson Community Health Collaborative11$3,059
Better Together Fund - Center City23$684
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Patient Care23$1,502
Jefferson Abington Hospital Patient Care21$2,335
Activity Based Therapy Wellness Fund (Walk It Out)14$655
College of Architecture & the Built Environment Scholarship Fund7$285
WPHU Radio42$765
East Falls General Student Club Fund2$106
Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation – Elkins Park Patient Care9$816
Staff Excellence Fund7$265
Bridge_TJU0$0
Department of Physical Therapy JCRS6$240
Neurology Resident Education4$1,160
Raphael Center for Neurorestoration1$108
Ramily Market - East Falls6$155
Jefferson Torresdale Hospital Patient Care8$345
Innovations in Rheumatologic Diseases1$50,000
Jefferson Ski and Snowboard Club3$10
College of Pharmacy Scholarship Fund6$1,475
Kathleen and Thomas R. Shirley Sr. Scholarship Fund6$513
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Greatest Need9$398
William H. Annesley Jr. '48 EyeBrain Center0$0
Epilepsy Research & Education4$685
College of Humanities & Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund2$3,270
Jefferson Methodist Hospital Greatest Need8$296
School of Design & Engineering Scholarship0$0
Black Retail Action Group2$35
College of Architecture & the Built Environment Dean's Innovation Fund4$285
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Research1$75
Jefferson Stratford Hospital Greatest Need6$1,185
College of Pharmacy Dean's Innovation Fund0$0
Finish Line Fund - Center City5$1,102
College of Rehabilitation Sciences Scholarship Fund4$540
Nephrology and Kidney Transplant Management Fund1$25
Jefferson Psychology Society2$305
Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital Patient Care1$50
Psychiatry Research2$40
School of Business Scholarship Fund11$1,035
Rams Against Cancer18$585
Jefferson Bucks Hospital Patient Care1$75
Athletic Scholarship Fund1$100
Vickie & Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience Greatest Need32$13,032
Latina Women's Clinic6$198
Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce Dean's Innovation Fund0$0
Thomas Jefferson University Scholarship Fund11$56,710
Kanbar College of Design Engineering & Commerce Scholarship Fund6$460
Sleep Disorders Center0$0
Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital Greatest Need7$8,285
Comprehensive Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Center4$1,305
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Endowed Fund3$10,045
Asplundh Cancer Pavilion Patient Transport Fund2$85
Meg McGoldrick Fund for Employee Assistance10$1,035
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital Greatest Need15$577
Asplundh Cancer Pavilion Staff Education Fund1$1,000
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Patient Care4$249
SKCCC Transportation Fund - New Jersey1$20
Asplundh Cancer Pavilion Greatest Need28$1,202
Lehigh Valley Strategic Fund76$9,740
Better Together Fund - East Falls0$0
Jefferson Frankford Hospital Patient Care1$100
Jefferson Lansdale Hospital Greatest Need13$2,035
Neurovascular Research3$13,500
Multiple Sclerosis Research5$300
Vietnamese Students Association5$360
Bangladeshi Students Association6$30
TJU Community Health Volunteer Club1$35
Jefferson Washington Township Hospital Patient Care4$65
Finish Line Fund - East Falls13$6,476
College of Nursing Scholarship Fund38$3,510
Asian Student Association4$310
College of Rehabilitation Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund0$0
Family & Community Medicine Fund3$6,100
HerCampus0$0
National Doctors' Day Fund (Center City)3$10,130
Neuroscience Research5$700
A Better Start (Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Women's & Children's Support Fund)2$70
Devine Fund for Employee Assistance1$5
Anesthesiology Fellows and Residents Education Fund1$250
Jefferson Frankford Hospital Greatest Need10$215
Jefferson Christian Cornerstone (JCC)1$5
The DREAM Organization0$0
College of Health Professions Dean's Innovation Fund7$1,213
Neurosurgery Resident Education3$608
Brain Tumor Center4$231
Jefferson Asclepius Society0$0
College of Population Health Dean's Innovation Fund5$5,085
Justice Across Borders0$0
JeffSECURE3$304
School of Business Dean's Innovation Fund14$6,335
Headache Center Research & Education1$35
Stroke Research & Education2$35
Sigma Phi Epsilon Endowed Scholarship Fund3$10,000
Spine Neurosurgery Research & Education0$0
Donor Affiliations
Gradhat icon10%Alumni
Suitcase icon73%Faculty/Staff
Friends icon6%Friends
Parent icon6%Grateful Patients
Parent icon2%Parents
Book icon3%Students
Friends icon1%Trustee
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Updates
Winners Announced: Advocate Challenge

Thank you to all Giving Day advocates for your efforts in spreading the word about the campaign! 

Congratulations to top advocates, Carla and Jagmatee, for each securing $250 in bonus funds to the following Jefferson areas: 

- Jefferson Psychology Society

- Jefferson Bucks Hospital Greatest Needs 

Thank you to Dixie James, MBA, President of the Jefferson Health Central Region, for generously sponsoring this challenge.

59 days ago by Elaine Ezrapour
🎉Thank you for an unforgettable Giving Day!

We did it — because of YOU! Jefferson Giving Day may be over, but the impact is just beginning.

From Greater Philadelphia to South Jersey, to the Lehigh Valley and beyond, our communities united to create life-changing opportunities for patients, students, employees, and friends.

Because of you, we’re able to strengthen programs across Jefferson, advancing bold research, exceptional education, and compassionate, world-class care.

Thank you for making Jefferson Giving Day an incredible success!

You + Jefferson = 💙

59 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
⏰Just In: Giving Day Is Extended!

Thanks to the incredible response throughout Giving Day, TWO donors have stepped forward with new matches. And for the first time in history, we are extending Giving Day! 

🌟$1 to $1 Match: Regal Wealth Advisors will generously match every dollar donated to any Jefferson fund, up to $10,000.

🌟$2 for $1 Match: Jean and Michael Fitzpatrick will give $2 for every dollar donated, up to $25,000, to any Jefferson fund. Their gift will support the new Goodman Emergency Trauma Center at Jefferson Abington Hospital.

If you’ve been meaning to take part, now is your time to double or triple your impact for life-changing programs at Jefferson. Make a gift and get matched!

You + Jefferson: Together, we can do more for many. Thank you for your support!

62 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
⌛ Last Hours: It’s Time to Go the Distance

The final hours of Giving Day need you! The past two days have been filled with remarkable momentum, but Giving Day isn’t over yet.

Right now, every act of generosity matters for patients, students, and our communities. 

Make a gift to a Jefferson cause that’s important to you — before the day ends!

62 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
💥Power Hour Raffle: Happening Now!

From 3-5 p.m. ET, make a gift to ANY Jefferson fund and be entered to win:

2 tickets to a Phillies game and pre-game reception at Citizens Bank Park ⚾

We’re counting on you to step up to the plate before Power Hour ends!

63 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
👏 Let's Hear It for Our Power Hour Winners

Congratulations to:

  • Daniel S. from the Jefferson Health - Leigh Valley Region, who won a football signed by Eagles legend Brandon Graham.
  • Eileen R. from Jefferson Health’s Northeast Region, who scored tickets to Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp.
  • Tanisha M. from Jefferson Health’s Central Region, who won an Apple SE 3 watch.
  • Bob S. from Jefferson Health's North Region, who won 2 Phillies tickets and access to a pre-game reception.

Thank you for your generosity and support this Jefferson Giving Day!

63 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
Dr. Cacchione, CEO of Jefferson, Shares the Power Behind Giving Day 🌟

Today is a chance to look forward. Jefferson Giving Day isn’t just about what we can do in this moment. It’s about what we can achieve together tomorrow.

Because of you, what’s on the horizon is so inspiring: stronger clinical and academic programs, life-changing research, and deeper community partnerships.

A patient facing a tough diagnosis will hear a Jefferson doctor say, “We’ve got you.”

A student will open an email that says, “This donor-funded scholarship is yours.”

A neighbor will see Jefferson in their community and know, “We’re committed to you.”

Every gift today leads to real impact tomorrow, the kind that improves lives. I encourage you to join me and support a Jefferson program or location that is meaningful to you this Giving Day.

Thank you for being a part of the Jefferson community!

63 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
🎊Day 2 of Jefferson Giving Day Is Officially Underway!

We’re going strong, but we aren’t done yet! As a nonprofit organization, Jefferson counts on the generosity of our community to fuel advances in patient care, research, and higher education.

Make a gift to a program that’s meaningful to you before midnight tonight, April 23. Every donation, big or small, matters right now.

⏱️The clock’s ticking! Let’s work together to make this Giving Day the best yet!

63 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
⚡New Power Hour Is LIVE⚡

One Apple SE 3 Watch is up for grabs during our new Power Hour Raffle! 

Make a gift to ANY Jefferson fund between 7-9 p.m. ET for a chance to win. 🍎⌚

It’s the perfect time to make a difference for a program or location that’s important to you!

63 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
Special Giving Day Announcement 💙

Today, every member of the Jefferson Executive Leadership Team is proud to announce they are making a gift in support of scholarships at Thomas Jefferson University! 

Their leadership gifts will open doors for the next generation of leaders, innovators, and change-makers. 

Today, we invite you to join them and make a gift of any amount to a Jefferson program that is meaningful to you!

64 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
⏱️It’s Game Time: New Power Hour On!

Ready to be in the running for Eagles fan favorites? Give to ANY Jefferson fund from 12-2 p.m. ET for your chance to win one of two prizes:

  • A pair of guest passes to Eagles training camp 🦅
  • A football signed by Philadelphia Eagles legend Brandon Graham 🏈
64 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
Join the Giving Day Excitement In Person 🙌

Stop by one of our Giving Day tabling events for raffles, food, prizes, and more!

Thank you for taking time out of your day to make an impact this Giving Day. And a big shout-out to our incredible volunteers. We’re so grateful for you! 💙

64 days ago by Erin Ryan Connolly
Giving Day Has Launched 🚀 With Gifts for the Next 100 Donors

Over the next 48 hours, the Jefferson community is uniting to fuel advances in patient care, higher education, and innovative research.

Be one of the next 100 donors to make a gift of $30 or more today, April 22, and win a pair of Jefferson-branded socks as a reminder of the impact you’ve made! 🧦💙

64 days ago by Elaine Ezrapour
Advocate Incentives

Advocate Leaderboard

Carla Golderer

Generated 79 clicks and 38 gifts, totaling $275

Sarah Wright

Generated 45 clicks and 23 gifts, totaling $1,535

Community Advocates

Generated 258 clicks and 14 gifts, totaling $3,845

Katelin Abdallah

Generated 64 clicks and 11 gifts, totaling $160

Laura Stengel

Generated 28 clicks and 10 gifts, totaling $300

Jagmatee

Generated 30 clicks and 6 gifts, totaling $1,180

Barbara McGuckin

Generated 26 clicks and 6 gifts, totaling $200

Nusrat Farah

Generated 43 clicks and 5 gifts, totaling $25

Carol Owens

Generated 7 clicks and 4 gifts, totaling $225

Ms. Maddison Chischnijak

Generated 5 clicks and 3 gifts, totaling $235

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