UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health have announced a significant financial investment for the development of a new paediatric campus in Dallas, with a $25m donation from the Hamon Charitable Foundation.
The contribution will support the construction of a two million-feet-square children's hospital in the Southwestern Medical District, featuring two 12-storey towers and an eight-storey tower.
The Hamon Charitable Foundation's donation continues the philanthropic legacy of Nancy and Jake Hamon, with their overall contributions to UT Southwestern and Children’s Health exceeding $135m so far.
Their support has been pivotal in funding various patient care initiatives, biomedical research, education, and facilities.
Hamons' generosity has significantly shaped UT Southwestern, with notable support for the construction of Clements University Hospital and several other key facilities and research centres.
UT Southwestern president Daniel Podolsky said: “For more than 40 years, the Hamons and the Hamon Foundation have helped to fuel growth of our research and clinical programmes, making an enduring impact on the health of our community.
“Their generosity and foresight have propelled translation of discoveries into novel therapeutics and treatments for patients worldwide while also helping to ensure our ability to provide the care needed by those in our own community.”
Hamon Charitable Foundation has also played a crucial role in the establishment of the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern, as well as a paediatric mental health initiative at Children’s Health.
UT Southwestern said that the foundation’s investment in innovative facilities, research programmes, and academic pursuits has been instrumental in advancing its mission.
At Children’s Health, the foundation's contributions have supported the 'Behavioral Health Integration and Guidance' initiative, which focuses on early intervention for children with anxiety and depression.
The foundation has also supported the Fogelson Craniofacial Surgery Center and facilitated groundbreaking discoveries through the Children’s Medical Center Research Institute.
