{"id":3641,"date":"2019-03-15T14:48:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-15T18:48:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/gi\/support-us\/"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:45:01","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T18:45:01","slug":"support-our-mission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/about\/support-our-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Support Our Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1267\/2021\/12\/About_Us_1-3.png\"><\/p>\n<p>The UNC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare, advancing our understanding of digestive diseases, and training future clinicians and researchers. Your donation to the division will support our ongoing research to develop new treatments and cures for those who suffer from gastrointestinal and liver diseases and to train the next generation of gastroenterologists and hepatologists at the bench and the bedside. <\/p>\n<div class=\"lt-blue-action-box\" style=\"margin-top: 20px!important\">\n<h2>How you can give<\/h2>\n<p>You may make a one-time gift or set up monthly contributions on <a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?from=wt&amp;p=gast\">this site<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering a specific gift, please connect with Kathryn Hunter, Director of Development, at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:kathryn_hunter@med.unc.edu\">kathryn_hunter@med.unc.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:919-843-4155\">919-843-4155<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\" style=\"margin: 0 50px\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?from=wt&amp;p=gast\">Give Online<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"mailto:kathryn_hunter@med.unc.edu\">Email Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<a class=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg btn-block  oscitas-bootstrap-container\" target=\"_self\" href=\"tel:919-843-4155\">Call Us<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What You Can Support<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/945\/2021\/09\/support-research.jpg\" alt=\"Researcher in the lab\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The Greatest Good<\/h3>\n<p>The\u202f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?from=wt&amp;p=gast\">Gastroenterology and Hepatology Excellence Fund<\/a><\/strong>\u202fallows the division chief, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/gi\/directory\/nicholas-j-shaheen-md-mph\/\">Nicholas J. Shaheen MD, MPH<\/a>, to make timely decisions about where resources are needed the most.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/945\/2021\/09\/support-education.jpg\" alt=\"Students\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Fellowship Training<\/h3>\n<p>The\u202f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?f=348459\">Fellows Fund<\/a><\/strong>\u202fhelps us provide a comprehensive Fellowship Program, allowing fellows to pursue research and leadership opportunities at national conferences and seminars; supporting visiting lecturers from across the country; and funding educational materials and subscriptions.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-xs-12 col-sm-12 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/945\/2021\/09\/support-patientcare.jpg\" alt=\"Medical staff performing a procedure\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Distinguished Professorships<\/h3>\n<p>The\u202f<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?f=308312\">Bozymski and Heizer Distinguished Professorship<\/a><\/strong>\u202falong with\u202fthe <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/donate?f=303509\">Sessions Distinguished Professorship<\/a><\/strong>\u202fare the two endowed professorships specified for the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. One of the Division\u2019s top fundraising priorities is to increase the number of endowed professorships to help recruit and retain outstanding faculty members.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lt-blue-action-box\" style=\"margin-top: 20px!important\">\n<h2>Other Ways To Give<\/h2>\n<p>1] You may\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/giving.unc.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1350\/2023\/06\/Automatic_Bank_Draft_Application.pdf\">set up a monthly bank draft<\/a>\u202fto support the division.<br \/>\n2] Faculty and staff of UNC may contribute to the Division\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/secure.dev.unc.edu\/UDOApps\/Gift_Services\/Payroll_Deduction\/Authenticate\">via payroll deduction<\/a>.<br \/>\n3] You may gift appreciated securities, stocks, bonds, or mutual funds, and receive considerable tax advantages.<\/p>\n<p>To make a gift to support a specific priority or if you have any questions on supporting the UNC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, please connect with Kathryn Hunter, Director of Development, at:<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:kathryn_hunter@med.unc.edu\">kathryn_hunter@med.unc.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"tel:919-843-4155\">919-843-4155<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The UNC Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare, advancing our understanding of digestive diseases, and training future clinicians and researchers. 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