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Golisano Makes $50 Million Commitment to Build the New Golisano IDD Institute
It is the largest single gift in University history and the largest single gift made by Golisano.
The announced today that entrepreneur, philanthropist, and civic leader B. Thomas 鈥淭om鈥� Golisano has made a historic $50 million commitment, making it possible to build the Golisano Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Institute at the 麻豆视频.
The new world-class transdisciplinary center will provide solutions to the health and quality of life issues that affect people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Those with IDD are a traditionally underserved population, with approximately 19,000 people affected locally, 120,000 regionally, and 200 million worldwide.
Golisano鈥檚 gift will significantly expand the University鈥檚 distinctive strengths in IDD patient care, community outreach, and caregiver support programs.
