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Home Tribute Giving
Tribute Giving

Making a tribute gift through Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth provides a meaningful way to honor and remember loved ones while supporting the advancement of medical education, research, and patient care.

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Through your tribute gift, you can make a lasting impact by contributing to the areas that matter most to you and your family, while also recognizing the important impact that individuals have on our community.

Honoring Loved Ones by Giving 

When you make a tribute gift in memory or honor of someone special, you not only celebrate their life but also contribute to Dartmouth’s pursuit of knowledge and healing. Your tribute gift will be acknowledged with a personalized notecard sent to the individual or family you designate, ensuring that your thoughtful gesture is recognized. Any Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center caregivers who are recognized with a tribute gift will be given an “Honored Caregiver” pin. 

Contact Us

For more information about Tribute giving at Dartmouth Health or Geisel School of Medicine, or to discuss making a tribute gift, please contact our Stewardship Team at MHA.Stewardship@hitchcock.org.

We are grateful for your support and the opportunity to honor the lives and legacies of those who have touched our community.

Share Your Story with Us!

Every person has a powerful story to tell—stories of resilience, compassion, and the profound impact that Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine have had on their lives.  

We invite you to share your tribute story with us! Whether it’s a personal experience, honoring a loved one, or a testimonial of exceptional care, your story has the power to inspire others. 

 

Share with us
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Collective Impact

One tribute gift can brighten a person’s day. One hundred tribute gifts can memorialize a legacy. One thousand tribute gifts can inspire a community. 

Every tribute gift makes a difference. Together, these contributions have a profound impact on our ability to train the next generation of physicians, advance groundbreaking research, and provide exceptional patient care. Your act of giving has a multiplying effect, inspiring others to pay it forward and cultivate a cycle of generosity throughout our community.

Nurses and doctors administering care to a patient

DHMC extended [Normand's] life and improved his quality of life. And that starts with Dr. Lansigan and goes all the way to Sarah. We had all these wonderful people who we didn’t know before, and they became our partners. They became part of our family."

James Madore
Normand and Sarah embracing

Expand Your Impact Beyond a Donation

There are many ways to deepen your engagement with Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine. 

Honor a Caregiver 

Did a Dartmouth Health provider make a difference in your life or the life of a loved one? If so, you can share your message of gratitude directly with the honored caregiver here.

Honor a caregiver
James A. Heckman proudly holding his honored caregiver recognition and pin

Volunteer and Support Our Events

Participate in signature Dartmouth Health events like the CHaD HERO and the annual PROUTY. You can make tribute gifts through these programs and join us in person to participate alongside our community. 

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Planned Gifts & Tributes

Leave a lasting legacy by including a gift to Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine in your trust and estate plans. Your visionary support will drive lifesaving research and exceptional care, impacting generations to come.

Learn more about Planned Gifts
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Former Patient Testimonial

My wife had Dr. Schwartz as her oncologist for nearly twenty years before succumbing to a different cancer. One of her wishes was to make a gift to the Cancer Center in his honor. My son and I want to fulfill this request. Throughout her battle with breast cancer, my wife found Dr. Schwartz to be a model of support and expertise. He truly cared for his patients, which makes him special in a system that often hinders such compassion. Future patients will not know what they are missing. My wife was one of the lucky ones."

Former Patient

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a tribute gift?

We encourage you to make your gift in memory of or in honor of a loved one at our website or by calling 603-653-0700 to make a gift over the phone. To find out more about how to make a gift please visit our Giving Page.

How can I include my tribute in an obituary or memorial service?

We are deeply honored when families choose to include Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine in their loved one's obituary or memorial service. If you wish to direct gifts made in memory of your loved one to Dartmouth, please feel free to use the suggested statement below:

“In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Dartmouth Health and Geisel School of Medicine in [loved one’s full name]’s memory. Memorial Gifts can be made online at DHGeiselGiving.org by filling out the tribute section on the gift page, or by calling: 603-653-0700.”

What can I expect after making a tribute gift?

In Memory:

For gifts made in memory of a loved one, a personalized acknowledgment card will be sent to the family (next of kin) or designated recipient, informing them of your gracious gesture, monthly. If you are expecting gifts to be made to Dartmouth in memory of a loved one, we will contact you each month that such donations are received.

In Honor:

For gifts made in honor of an individual, Dartmouth will send a personalized acknowledgment card to the honoree to celebrate them during the month following your donation.

Can I make this tribute a recurring gift?

Yes, you can make your tribute a recurring gift. A recurring gift allows you to continuously honor an individual and support a cause they cared about on an ongoing basis. This is a meaningful way to keep their legacy alive in perpetuity.

You can make your recurring tribute gift payments monthly. To establish a recurring monthly gift, please call Medical & Healthcare Advancement at 603-653-0700 or email us at: DH-Geisel.Gift.Recording@hitchcock.org.

Where will my tribute gift go?

When you make a tribute gift in honor or in memory of a loved one, you can direct it to a cause or area that would be meaningful to them. Some worthy causes you may consider can be found here.

How do I change my contact information?

Please inform us of any changes to your contact information at the time you make your gift so we can send acknowledgments or updates to the correct address or email. If you’ve already made your gift, please send an email to MHA.Stewardship@hitchcock.org or call 603-653-0700 to update any contact information.

How do I change my contact information?

Please inform us of any changes to your contact information at the time you make your gift so we can send acknowledgments or updates to the correct address or email. If you’ve already made your gift, please send an email to MHA.Stewardship@hitchcock.org or call 603-653-0700 to update any contact information.

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