Miami’s own Fernando Mendoza is turning personal gratitude into a powerful movement for hope. Inspired by his mother's journey with multiple sclerosis, the football star and his family launched the Mendoza Family Fund in partnership with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Their philanthropy is intended to accelerate promising new therapies at UHealth and the Miller School of Medicine, while demonstrating how generosity can transform one family’s experience into hope for countless others facing this disease. Read More.
A Gift of Breath
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. found life-changing care at UHealth and responded with a transformative $1 million gift advancing specialized lung disease treatment and research.
The latest issue of University of Miami Medicine magazine is a testament to the transformative power of philanthropy. From George L. Sanders, M.D. ’69, who rose from poverty to create pathways for future physicians, to the Alcus family, inspired by Claire Alcus, M.D. ’26, whose support strengthens the Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service, these stories show how generosity fuels lasting impact in medicine.
“Dr. Lisa Domaradzki makes sure you understand everything, and she’s with you every step of the way. And her team is just as strong—highly skilled, highly coordinated. More people need to know this level of care exists.”
