{"id":39402,"date":"2021-12-09T14:28:16","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T14:28:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/?p=39402"},"modified":"2021-12-14T14:03:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-14T14:03:06","slug":"december-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/giving\/gec\/newsletter\/december-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"December 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Meliora! Remarks from our Annual Giving Chair<\/h5>\n

As 2022 approaches, the world remains in a state of flux as the pandemic continues to affect all of our lives on a daily basis. The one constant that always ensures a brighter future, however, is your support.<\/p>\n

I am thankful for, and proud of, all that the University and the Medical Center have continued to accomplish in 2021, thanks to your remarkable support and your determination to make lives \u2018ever better\u2019.<\/p>\n

We are deeply grateful that you continue to choose to invest in the University every year, and that our George Eastman Circle members remain devoted to making a difference in so many lives. The calendar year is quickly coming to a close. If you have not yet made your George Eastman Circle pledge payment, or renewed your membership, please do by December 31. Visit here to give securely online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to a peaceful and promising new year. Thank you for all you are doing to make that possible.<\/p>\n

Meliora,<\/p>\n

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\nGwen M. Greene \u201965
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George Eastman Circle Volunteer Spotlight: Bill Robinson<\/a><\/h5>\n

Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumnus and George Eastman Circle member and volunteer, Bill Robinson, finds immense happiness in volunteering regularly for meaningful Rochester events and activities. Both his daughter and son-in-law attended the University, and of his family\u2019s deep connection with \u201cMeliora,\u201d Robinson says, \u201cOur striving for continuing growth is based on a happy confidence we gained from Rochester.\u201d Read the full volunteer spotlight here.<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Your Philanthropic Impact: Wilmot Cancer Institute<\/h5>\n

Over the past year, George Eastman Circle members have invested more than $400,000 into the Wilmot Cancer Institute and have made a significant difference for countless people. Your impact includes:<\/p>\n