Stories of Impact
Donor Story: Caregivers and Their Children Give Back
Francesco Aiello, MD, and Sandra Aiello, CNP, have been UMass Memorial Health caregivers for more than a decade. With the vision and support of their children, John and Maeve, the Aiello family is giving back to the institution where their family has both given and received care.
Making an Impact Through an Estate Gift
Sarah and Dix Davis have been involved with UMass Memorial Health since 1970—as patients, employees, volunteers, and serving on the Board of Directors. Grateful for the care their family has received and contributed to, they are leaving estate gifts to support various initiatives in future.
Donor Story: Leaving a Legacy
Erika Wilkinson, a longtime, dedicated supporter of UMass Memorial Medical Center - Marlborough Campus, passed away at the age of 96 after a life of service to others. She left a generous bequest to the hospital that had cared for her family since 1953.
Patient Story: Multidisciplinary Care Gives International Patient Her Life Back
Emily Foster was born and raised in Bermuda but splits her time between Bermuda, the United Kingdom, and Canada. When Emily was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, she turned to UMass Memorial Medical Center's multidisciplinary team of experts to help her reclaim her life.
Donor Story: The Children's Medical Center
Kweku Akese's personal connection to sickle cell disease and his passion for biochemistry inspired Kweku to make a difference in the lives of youth affected by the intense pain and serious complications of this condition.
Donor Story: Advanced Transplant Program
At UMass Memorial Medical Center, our Advanced Transplant Program—which is recognized as a 5-tier kidney transplant center by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients and was awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—is a leader in the field of kidney transplants. Just ask Nancy and Frank Hursey.
