Benefactor Stories
A simple philosophy — Make a Difference — has guided the Grainger family’s relationship with Mayo Clinic.
"Artificial intelligence at Mayo is going to empower doctors, surgeons and specialists."
"When you love someone, you don't want anything to happen to them."
"Mayo Clinic changed my life."
After a routine scan, John Halvey received a call informing him that his care team had found hepatocellular carcinoma.
Lauren West combined her love of soccer with a mission to make a difference.
"Everyone says that they put the patients first, but Mayo really does."
"Our world has changed, but Mayo stays on course, and I appreciate that."
"I know if I go to a Mayo facility, I’m going to be in good hands."
"If our gift helps bring in one new researcher who finds one new thing to help people, then it was a huge success."
"One of the most important phone calls you get is Mayo Clinic saying, 'We’ll accept you as a patient.'"
In June 2020, Jerry Harty was diagnosed with an extremely rare and lethal neuroendocrine cancer.
Bahman and Becky Hoveida believe in a future of healthcare where cancers are diagnosed earlier.