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Cancer care

Propel advances in cancer research and treatment, bringing hope and healing to patients.

Capital & technology

Invest in the future of healthcare by helping expand and modernize our North Texas facilities.

Community health

Expand access to compassionate healthcare for underserved individuals and families.

Graduate medical education

Shape the future of medicine by helping train the next generation of physicians.

In your region

Make a direct impact on Baylor Scott & White hospitals and patients in your community.

Patient programs

Help enhance patient well-being through innovative, patient-centered programs.

Research

Help drive discoveries and improve patient outcomes by supporting accessible research and clinical trials.

Transplant

Support life-changing care for transplant patients and their families.

Donate online

Your gift can make an immediate difference in the lives of those we serve.

Honor your caregiver

Express gratitude for the caregivers who made a difference in your healthcare experience. 

Make a planned gift

Learn about the multiple ways to make a planned gift and create a lasting legacy.

Giving societies

Giving societies honor donors for their generosity in empowering people to live well.

Celebrating Women

Help us advance the fight against breast cancer through Celebrating Women.

Grand Rounds

Support graduate medical education at Baylor Scott & White by participating in the Ground Rounds golf tournament.

The Compass

Read the latest issue of The Compass, a quarterly newsletter from the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation.

Author: Melanie Medina

  • Janelle Lopez, a student at Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute, stands in front of the school's sign as part of Baylor Scott & White Health's partnership to introduce students to healthcare careers.

    From classroom to career

    June 8, 2026
    Baylor Scott & White Health and Uplift Education are helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through the Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute. For students like Janelle Lopez, the partnership has opened doors to opportunities she never imagined, providing hands-on experiences and a clearer path toward a meaningful career in healthcare.
    Learn more From classroom to career
  • Dr. Robert T. Gunby

    Beloved obstetrician Dr. Gunby retires

    June 3, 2026
    After 55 years of caring for mothers and families and delivering more than 7,000 babies, Robert T. “Bob” Gunby Jr., MD, is retiring from Baylor University Medical Center. Known for his compassion, dedication and lasting relationships with generations of patients, Dr. Gunby leaves behind a legacy that has shaped countless lives and helped define Baylor’s culture of care.
    Learn more Beloved obstetrician Dr. Gunby retires
  • Courtney Joyner Gage and Cheryl Joyner pose together as co-chairs of the 2026 Celebrating Women Luncheon.

    Mother-daughter dynamic duo

    June 3, 2026
    Cheryl Joyner and Courtney Joyner Gage have been named co-chairs of the 2026 Celebrating Women Luncheon, bringing a unique mother-daughter perspective to the fight against breast cancer. Together, they will help advance a mission that has raised more than $43 million to support breast cancer research, early detection and patient care in North Texas.
    Learn more Mother-daughter dynamic duo
  • Members of The Crystal Charity Ball gathered in front of the future location of a new childcare center.

    Caring for the future

    June 3, 2026
    New initiative funded by The Crystal Charity Ball aims to remove childcare barriers to healthcare.
    Learn more Caring for the future
  • Donor-powered research breakthroughs transforming patient care

    Donor-powered research breakthroughs transforming patient care

    January 16, 2026
    Donor generosity fuels transformative research at Baylor Scott & White—bringing new heart procedure options, world-leading transplant programs and life-changing advances to patients across Texas.
    Learn more Donor-powered research breakthroughs transforming patient care
  • Photo of Ashley Arnold and Dr. Javed Butler at Baylor Scott & White Health

    How philanthropy is accelerating research at Baylor Scott & White

    January 12, 2026
    Philanthropy is helping Baylor Scott & White close the gap between medical discovery and everyday care. Through data science, clinical innovation, and implementation research, a new model is bringing prevention and progress to patients faster.
    Learn more How philanthropy is accelerating research at Baylor Scott & White
  • Photo of Dr. Javed Butler

    Physician profile: Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA

    January 5, 2026
    A leading authority in cardiovascular medicine and heart failure research, Dr. Javed Butler has built an international reputation as both scientist and strategist—bringing decades of experience from Yale, Vanderbilt, Harvard, Emory and beyond to his role as president of Baylor Scott & White Research Institute.
    Learn more Physician profile: Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA
  • Smiling couple standing in front of a beautiful white house with a well-kept green lawn and garden in Dallas.

    Mark Palmer – Board Member Profile

    October 13, 2025
    Mark Palmer's nearly 40-year career in corporate communications has taken him from newsrooms to boardrooms.
    Learn more Mark Palmer – Board Member Profile
  • $1B & Beyond illustration celebrating Baylor Scott & White Health Foundation philanthropy milestone in healthcare

    $1 Billion and beyond

    September 20, 2025
    The Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation has surpassed a remarkable milestone: $1 billion in philanthropic funds distributed to improve the health and well-being of communities across North Texas.
    Learn more $1 Billion and beyond
  • Photo of Bonney Ramsey and Dr. Stephen Mathew

    Bonney Ramsey gives back in honor of the care that helped her regain the ability to play the piano

    March 31, 2025
    By contributing to fundraising efforts, donors like Bonney Ramsey help ensure that others continue to receive the same high-quality care she did.
    Learn more Bonney Ramsey gives back in honor of the care that helped her regain the ability to play the piano
  • Headshot of Kenneth Aboussie

    Board member profile: Kenneth Aboussie

    March 19, 2025
    BSW Dallas Foundation board member Kenneth shares more about his career, passion for BSW’s mission and the joys of life with a growing family.
    Learn more Board member profile: Kenneth Aboussie
  • music-thanatologist Terese Cullen playing harp at Baylor University Medical Center

    Uplifting notes: End-of-life music therapy

    March 18, 2025
    Music Care Services brings together a team of specially trained musicians who perform bedside instrumentals and vocals.
    Learn more Uplifting notes: End-of-life music therapy