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We are thankful for those who have made an estate gift to us. Here are their stories.

Following in his father’s exemplary footsteps, Dr. Bill Acton established a scholarship in his parents’ memory that is proving life-changing for medical students.

Because of a generous blended gift from Ruby, the life and legacy of Dr. Paulette P. Harris will live on at the literacy center that now bears her name in perpetuity.

Martha Sessions and her late husband Dr. George Sessions (MCG, ’55) were among the first individual donors who recognized the value of the groundbreaking MCG 3+ program and supported it with their philanthropy.

In making his financial plans, David Cantrell’s first priority is his family, specifically, his four children, and it is for that reason he chose to honor his children by establishing the Isaac, Andrew, Ethan and Caroline Cantrell Scholarship Endowment in their names.

When Dr. Kay Kramer, ’84, decided to support her alma mater, the Medical College of Georgia, she not only honored a role model, but also learned along the way the smartest way for her to give back.

The late J. Roy Rowland, MD, wanted to be remembered for helping others. Through a gift of real estate in his will, his legacy of service will continue in perpetuity.

Dr. Marlene and John Rosenkoetter established the Marlene M. Rosenkoetter Endowed Research Award, the Research Professorship Endowment, and the John L. Rosenkoetter Scholarship Endowment Fund for Clinical and Counseling Psychology at Augusta University.

Dr. Ron Lewis spent decades helping make MCG’s urology residency program among the most sought-after in the Southeast and beyond. Now his estate gift will help ensure the program continues to thrive for decades to come.

Promising nursing PhD students at Augusta University will get a helping hand thanks to a scholarship established to honor a dynamic female leader of the 1950s.

Dr. Talmadge "Joe" Bowden dreamed of being an Air Force pilot, but ultimately soared as a highly accomplished physician, professor and mentor to many at MCG—and now as creator of the distinguished chair in surgery in his name.

MCG graduate Katrina Hazim’s story is one of family, focus and the enduring legacy of the Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Emile Fisher was generous with his time, talent, and treasure. The mark he has made is best reflected in the scores of dental students his scholarships have helped.

Philanthropy means different things to different people. The process and reasons for giving can be deeply personal and individualized. For Susan Pritchett, it’s about keeping the memory of her late husband alive.

Leigh Willmann might not have set foot on the Augusta University campus while earning her education specialist degree (Ed.S.) in advanced educational studies, but her experience with online learning during the pandemic “connected” her to the university.

Some people’s legacies live far beyond their lives and leave behind them a genuine spirit of goodwill that will be felt for years to come. Rhonda Graybeal passed away in March 2017, but even in death, she continues to be a loyal friend to Augusta University.

A $1 million gift from the estate of a pool industry pioneer has established the newest endowed chair at the state of Georgia’s only public medical school.

Decades ago, a young man in his 20s, full of life with the whole world ahead of him, was out doing one of the things he loved most—enjoying the great outdoors. People were jumping in the river and someone said, “Oh, it’s deep enough to dive in” so, he did what many daring young men might have done, he dove in head first.

We're all in this together. That is the simple philosophy behind the generosity exhibited by Medical College of Georgia alum Dr. John Lee and his wife Betty. The couple have been giving back to MCG regularly since 1982.

“It was love at first sight and the best thing that ever happened to either of us!” Dr. George Wright and his wife, Camille (Cam), met in the student center cafeteria at the Medical College of Georgia in the spring of 1968.