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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.

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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.

News and Stories

  • 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
  • Tim Perry and Dr. Gunn pose with tennis rackets in an indoor tennis court at Northwood Club.

    Having a heart for heart care

    June 3, 2026
    After life-threatening heart conditions changed their lives, Tim Perry and Drew Naukam found renewed health through expert cardiovascular care at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. Inspired by their experiences, both families chose to give back, supporting the research, education and innovation that help improve heart care for future patients.
    Learn more Having a heart for heart care
  • 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
  • Jeffrey Kopita, MD, poses for a portrait at Baylor University Medical Center.

    Physician profile: Jeffrey Kopita, MD

    June 3, 2026
    With dual board certifications in pulmonary disease and hospice and palliative medicine, Jeffrey Kopita, MD, has spent nearly four decades caring for patients, mentoring future physicians and advancing medical education. His commitment to compassionate care and lifelong learning inspired a $2.5 million endowed gift to support pulmonary fellowship training at Baylor University Medical Center.
    Learn more Physician profile: Jeffrey Kopita, MD
  • 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
  • Photo of artist-in-residence Juliana Crownover at the Arts in Medicine 10 year anniversary event.

    A decade of healing through art at Baylor Scott & White Health

    May 5, 2026
    Arts in Medicine has brought music, art and quiet moments of relief into the hospital setting—supporting thousands of patients, families and caregivers over the past decade.
    Learn more A decade of healing through art at Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Photograph of Craig Foster, MBA, CFRE at the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Administration Building

    Craig Foster named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation

    March 31, 2026
    Craig Foster was named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, where he will help lead fundraising strategy and support a team dedicated to connecting donors with opportunities to make a difference.
    Learn more Craig Foster named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
  • Photo of Drew and Sharon Naukam

    Heart health awareness: A North Texas couple’s journey from surgery to giving back

    March 31, 2026
    After a life-changing heart diagnosis and successful surgery, one North Texas couple turned their gratitude into action—championing heart health awareness, prevention and research in their local community.
    Learn more Heart health awareness: A North Texas couple’s journey from surgery to giving back
  • Photo of Ashley Jones and Farahana Kassam

    Adding color to healing: How art helped one breast cancer survivor rediscover hope

    March 22, 2026
    After her second breast cancer diagnosis, Farahana Kassam found something medicine alone couldn’t provide—a space to heal through art, express years of unspoken emotion and rediscover hope.
    Learn more Adding color to healing: How art helped one breast cancer survivor rediscover hope
  • Photo of Dallas Symphony Orchestra members performing at Sammons Cancer Center Baylor Scott & White Arts in Medicine Program

    How the Arts in Medicine program transforms hospital care 

    February 23, 2026
    Celebrating 10 years in 2026, the Arts in Medicine program uses music and art to bring comfort, connection and healing to hospital spaces.
    Learn more How the Arts in Medicine program transforms hospital care 
  • Photo of cello music therapy baylor university medical center arts in medicine program

    How music supports hospice and palliative care

    February 23, 2026
    Because of donor support, music care services in hospice provides comfort, dignity and connection during life’s most sacred moments.
    Learn more How music supports hospice and palliative care