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June 27, 2025

Unlocking Mysteries in the Brain: A powerful philanthropic partnership is transforming research and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities

A powerful philanthropic partnership is transforming research and treatment of intellectual and developmental disabilities. Before there were MRI machines or CT scans—never mind the possibility of using AI to unlock the mysteries of the human brain—there was Civitan International.

 

 

 

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  • A Legacy of Learning
    Artist with a passion for travel commits bequest to establish scholarship. Gerda Carmichael believed the world was meant to be explored. Born in 1930 to French and German immigrant parents in the heart of New York City, Carmichael knew the importance of hard work. 
  • Advancing Hope
    Honoring the O’Neal family for investing in cancer care and research. The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center recognized the O’Neal family this past February as the ArtBLINK Gala honorees for their transformative gift to name the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center in 2018. 
  • Foundations of the Future
    Gift from UAB Urology leaders establishes endowed professorship. In 2012, urology care, research, and training at UAB entered a new era when the Division of Urology became a department. 
  • Keep on Giving
    The Beard family extends their legacy of compassion and care. How do you celebrate an extraordinary family? One that has devoted themselves to bringing skilled nursing into thousands of homes across Alabama? One that has given generously in support of hospice and palliative care for decades?

 

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