Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Celebrate a Life, Moment, or Legacy
Life-changing people and moments are meant to be remembered. A gift in memory of a loved one, in honor of a special person or group, or in recognition of an important milestone is a meaningful way to do that. Give a gift of remembrance that inspires hope and improves lives, supporting education, research, and patient care at Jefferson.
You can make a tribute or memorial gift online or over the phone at 1-877-JEFF-GIFT (1-877-533-3443). To make a gift by mail, please complete this form, make your check payable to Jefferson, and mail it to Department 825434, Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 71331, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1331.
Honorary Gifts
If you would like to make a gift to Jefferson in honor of a friend, loved one, or a Jefferson physician or healthcare professional, we will notify them of your generous gift. Please provide the name and address of whomever you would like us to notify on the donation form below. The amount of your gift will remain confidential.
Memorial Gifts
If you would like to make a gift to Jefferson in memory of a friend or a loved one, we will send a note to their spouse, child, or their family acknowledging your generous gift. Please provide the name and address of whomever you would like us to notify on the donation form below. The amount of your gift will remain confidential.
Tribute Gifts
Celebrate someone close to you or commemorate a special occasion.Â
Birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and weddings are wonderful milestones to celebrate with a tribute gift to build a brighter future for patients, students, and families.
Please provide your honoree’s name and address on the donation form below, and we will notify them of your tribute, though your gift amount will remain confidential.Â
Memorial Gifts
Honor the memory of a life well lived with a meaningful gift.
Designate a gift in memory of a friend, family member, colleague, or someone who was close to you and support a cause that was meaningful to them.
If you would like Jefferson to notify the family of the person you are memorializing, please provide a contact name and address on the donation form below. Your gift amount will remain confidential.Â
Honor a Caregiver
Show your gratitude for an exceptional physician, nurse, or care team.Â
Recognize a medical provider or department that has helped you or a loved one. Your gift celebrates their compassion and expertise by supporting innovative research, treatments, and quality care that improves lives.
Please include the name of your honored provider on the donation form below, and we will notify them of your thoughtful gift.
Share Your Story
We are always honored and humbled to hear from patients, families, and donors who want to share their or their loved ones' stories. Your story can inspire and educate someone else who is facing a medical challenge or can honor someone who helped along your journey. By telling your story, you can give hope and make a difference too. We’d love to hear from you.
Obituary Information
If you would like to direct gifts to Jefferson in an obituary, the following is suggested language you may use:
- In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of _______ may be made in support of _________ at Jefferson. Please make checks payable to “Jefferson” and mail to: Jefferson, Office of Institutional Advancement, Department 825434, P.O. Box 71331, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1331, or donate online at [URL].
- The family of ________ requests that memorial gifts be designated for __________ at Jefferson. Memorial gifts can be made online at [URL] or mailed to: Jefferson, Office of Institutional Advancement, Department 825434, P.O. Box 71331, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1331.
If you have designated a gift to Jefferson in memory of a loved one, please let us know. Include the name and mailing address of whomever you would like us to notify regarding your memorial gift, and indicate if they prefer to receive gift notifications by email.
For additional questions or assistance, please contact Owen Blemlek, Assistant Director, Annual Giving, at AnnualGiving@jefferson.edu or 215-834-1084.
Thank you for your thoughtful support of Jefferson.
To make a gift by mail, please complete this form, make your check payable to Jefferson, and mail it to Department 825434, Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement, P.O. Box 71331, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1331.
Raise Funds in Honor of a Loved One
Tribute gifts can have an even greater impact when given collectively. Consider establishing a community fundraiser and invite others to support Jefferson in memory of a friend or loved one, in appreciation for a special person in your life, or in celebration of an important life event. Collective giving helps provide meaningful support for a vast array of Jefferson programs and initiatives, including academics, research, patient care, and so much more, making a tangible difference where and when it’s needed most.
For more information, contact Owen Blemlek, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, at AnnualGiving@jefferson.edu or 215-834-1084.