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Memorials and Tributes

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Memorial gifts

A memorial gift is a meaningful way to remember a loved one who has passed away by making a gift in their memory. Choosing to make a memorial gift is one way to honor the past, celebrate your memories and contribute to a better future.

Through your contributions to The University of Kansas Health System, you empower scientific and medical achievement. Every donation facilitates collaboration between some of the best minds in medicine, bringing forward breakthroughs across cancer, brain health, cardiology, nursing care and many other specialties.

Make a memorial gift online.

If you are interested in directing donations to The University of Kansas Health System after a loved one’s death, please use the following sample language to guide your donors.

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Memorial gift sample language

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to The University of Kansas Health System for the benefit of the health system. Please make checks payable to Fund Development and send them to:

Fund Development
The University of Kansas Health System
11300 Corporate Ave., MS 9241
Lenexa, KS 66219-1374

To aid in matching gifts to the correct individual, please make the following notation in the check memo line:
In Memory of [full name of the deceased]

All gifts will be acknowledged by The University of Kansas Health System. Donors will receive a receipt and the family, or their designee, will receive a card or letter with a list of all donors should they wish to personally acknowledge each gift.

Tribute gifts

Elevate their legacy. A tribute gift is a unique opportunity to mark a special occasion or honor an individual who has made a difference in your life. Celebrate them by helping to make a profound impact on patient care near and far.

Make a tribute gift online.

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