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Philanthropy fuels our progress to transform healthcare

Philanthropy brings people together; it’s a driving force in accelerating the pace of discovery, attracting and retaining excellent students and faculty, and delivering world-class prevention and care.

At the Office of Advancement at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, we put our passions to work.

We have the privilege to collaborate with people who want to make a difference in the world – people who want to make an impact on humanity that may be felt long after they have passed. Our office exists to ensure stakeholders within and outside the university know, value, and support the important work being done on this academic medical campus.

Why Giving Matters

We believe there is a hole in people’s hearts that can only be filled with generosity and service. And if we listen first and really understand how they want to make an impact in the world, then there will be more joy from the benefactor and more philanthropy for the institution.”

Scott Arthur

Vice Chancellor, Advancement

Gifts of all sizes play a monumental role at CU Anschutz. Our faculty, researchers, clinicians and students are at the forefront of medicine, working urgently to develop novel solutions that revolutionize and redefine healthcare, research and education. When you give to CU Anschutz, the impact is infinite.

Help create next-generation treatments and cures

By accelerating our progress and helping to bring scientific breakthroughs into the clinic, our benefactors play a crucial role in our success.

When you contribute to CU Anschutz, your investment transforms lives and changes the world.

Through your support, we can address areas of greatest need whilst catalyzing key discoveries and innovative therapies. Every gift makes a difference and helps create a lasting legacy of health and wellbeing for the people in Colorado and beyond.

Below, read the many ways benefactors and everyday donors are impacting outcomes for patients and researchers at CU Anschutz School of Medicine.

Kerry and Megan Hicks Endowed Chair in Pulmonary Hypertension Celebration

Written by Laura Alsum

Sep 17, 2024

Kerry and Megan Hicks pose for a photo with Dr. Vineet Chopra and Dr. David Badesch. Megan and Dr. Badesch hold endowed chair medals.

Kerry Hicks dedicated his career to pioneering innovative healthcare businesses such as HealthGrades, which promotes patient empowerment. Approximately eight years ago, Kerry was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension. In receiving top-tier care at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus – from one of the most renowned experts in the field, David Badesch, MD – Kerry and his wife Megan decided to expand their impact on healthcare by establishing the Kerry and Megan Hicks Endowed Chair in Pulmonary Hypertension.

On Thursday, August 1, 65 people gathered at the Anschutz Health and Science Building to celebrate the endowed chair and the impressive work being done to improve the lives of those with pulmonary hypertension.

In his remarks, CU Department of Medicine Chair Vineet Chopra, MD, MSc, Robert W. Schrier, MD, Chair of Medicine, noted that it wasn’t long ago when little could be done for patients with pulmonary hypertension outside of providing very basic medications. “All that has changed, largely because of the work that has been done here at CU Anschutz for many years. Your gift and your generosity will help ensure that this type of work continues for many years to come,” Dr. Chopra said to Kerry and Megan.

Dr. David Badesch, the clinical director of the pulmonary hypertension center and the chair of pharmacy and therapeutics committee, has been named the inaugural chair holder of the Kerry and Megan Hicks Endowed Chair in Pulmonary Hypertension. At the celebration, Dr. Badesch thanked Kerry and Megan, calling them among the most generous and thoughtful people he’s ever met. “They share our desire to advance medical research in pulmonary hypertension and vascular disease. Our goals are simple: to lead in patient care, research and training,” Dr. Badesch said. “This wonderful endowment that the Hicks have given us will help us in all three of those areas, and we're incredibly grateful.”

The celebration concluded with Dr. Chopra presenting medallions to Dr. Badesch and Kerry and Megan Hicks to honor their commitment to providing a high standard of excellence in pulmonary hypertension care.