Make a Gift

Supporting the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology 

We appreciate your interest in making a gift to support our work at the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology. Whether you choose to contribute toward our research initiatives, educational programs, or other area of need, your generosity is highly appreciated at any level. Philanthropic giving to the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology plays an important role in helping us improve the lives of patients throughout Western Pennsylvania and all over the world by giving us more opportunities to train the best and brightest clinicians and provide the most effective treatment plans.
If you are interested in supporting a specific area or initiative within the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, there are several options:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis research
• Myositis research
• Lupus research
• Scleroderma research
• Vasculitis research
• Endowed professorships
• Support for academic programs
• Support for laboratory facilities
• Support for grand rounds and visiting lecturers

Ways to Give

Gifts can be made by check or online with a credit card.

All checks should be made payable to the University of Pittsburgh and sent to:

Medical and Health Sciences Foundation
Attn: Stephanie Kluter Rael
3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue
Suite 8084
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

On your check, please designate the Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology or a specific initiative in the memo line.

For more information about making a gift through appreciated securities, personal property and real estate, or bequests and planned gifts, please contact Stephanie Kluter Rael at skr36@pitt.edu or 412-647-4276.

Honorary or Memorial Gifts

A gift made in honor or memory of an individual is a thoughtful way to recognize the accomplishments of or remember a loved one, friend, or colleague. Our online gift form conveniently allows you to indicate who your gift will honor or memorialize.

Gift Matching

Many corporations will match an employee’s personal donations. This additional support can double or even triple the value of your gift. Contact the Human Resources department at your workplace to get more information on the options they offer.

Learn More

Stephanie Kluter Rael
Senior Development Associate, Department of Medicine
University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
P: 412-647-4276
C: 412-482-4317
F: 412-647-8300
EMAIL: skr36@pitt.edu