Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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In Buffalo, we are fortunate to benefit from a local academic health center anchored by the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. This means that members of our community have access to advanced care provided by top doctors who also teach medical students, conduct research, and who work in concert with affiliated teaching hospitals and research centers. And it means our students receive a comprehensive education that exposes them to diverse clinical settings and prepares them to be physician-scientist leaders of tomorrow.

Donor support ensures that we will continue to attract bright minds, conduct groundbreaking research, and offer the highest level of care to the residents of Western New York, and ultimately, people around the world as we launch an ambitious ascent to national and global prominence.

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President Tripathi's Loyal Blue Match

President Tripathi's Loyal Blue Match will match gifts dollar for dollar made by Loyal Blue donors up to $15,000. *Individual gifts will only be matched up to $1,000*

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Dr. John Bodkin JMBS Buffalo Initiative Challenge

This UB Giving Day Dr. John Bodkin II (JSMBS Class of ’76) challenges 50 donors to give to the Buffalo Initiative, a three-year medical school program for students who, in exchange for medical school tuition paid in full, will enter a primary care residency upon graduation and pledge to work in the east or west side of the city of Buffalo for 5 years after completion of their training. If this challenge is met, Dr. Bodkin will pledge a $1,000 gift on top of the donations received on UB Giving Day, moving us closer to our goal of supporting 12 medical students per year in this program.

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President Tripathi's Highest Climbers Challenge

President Tripathi's Highest Climbers Challenge will award $5,000 to the UB Fund for the top two units that have the greatest percentage increase of donors compared to last year's UB Giving Day. The first and second place units will receive $3,500 and $1,500, respectively for expanding our base of supporters and providing a solid foundation for future growth and impact. *Results are not official, winners will be notified.*

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President Tripathi's Graduating Class Match

Secure your philanthropy cord & have double the impact! President Tripathi will match any gifts of $20.25 made by any current undergraduate senior up to $2,500

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President Tripathi's Participation Challenge

President Tripathi's Participation Challenge will award $15,000 to the UB Fund for the top three units that have the greatest number of donors during UB Giving Day. The first-, second- and third-place units will receive $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500, respectively for fostering active philanthropic engagement in UB Giving Day. *Results are not official, winners will be notified.*

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Is UB in your will?

On UB Giving Day, it’s our goal to identify supporters who have included a gift to UB in their will, but have not yet let us know. If this applies to you, contact Wendy Irving, Associate Vice President for Planned Giving at (877) 825-3422 or dev-pg@buffalo.edu. Together we can learn about your giving intent, and help you to create a lasting legacy at UB.

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