Giving Does Good
Your Gift Advances the Breakthroughs of Tomorrow and Changes Lives Today
Gratitude. What drives us to count blessings and give thanks? "The Gratitude Sessions" bring givers and receivers together in open, inspiring discussions. Strangers become friends. Gratitude unites us in shared humanity. Watch at cle.clinic/GratitudeSessions to see the full episodes and photos.
Why Give to Cleveland Clinic?
Clear vision:
With the help of philanthropic partners like you, we tackle the toughest challenges in healthcare. Our breakthroughs from your generosity benefit patients around the world, now and in the future. Learn more about our giving priorities.
Groundbreaking work:
Advanced Alzheimer’s research. A breast cancer vaccine now in trials. More effective treatments for children with ADHD. These are just a few of the impactful innovations made possible by your donations. Together, we will continue to support Cleveland Clinic’s world-leading researchers, scientists and clinicians — because this is where your gift goes the furthest.
Direct impact:
100% of your gift directly supports our mission to advance healthcare through patient care, research and education. Our unique model means your philanthropic dollars do not pay for operating costs.
Personal giving:
Contribute to a cause close to your heart. We have many ways to donate, so it’s easy to make a donation that’s meaningful for you and your family. Donate online or choose from our other ways to give, such as hosting a community fundraiser, making a planned gift or becoming a virtual VeloSano fundraiser.
How You Make a Difference
Stories of How Giving Does Good
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Cleveland Clinic Magazine
In the latest issue of Cleveland Clinic Magazine, learn how Cleveland Clinic’s emergency teams provide lifesaving care to anyone, anytime — transforming how emergency medicine is delivered under today’s pressures.
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VeloSano-Funded Cancer Research
Laura Shoemaker, DO, is a 2025 recipient of the Whitener Giving Fund VeloSano Pilot Grant. Learn how her research is aimed at making a difference for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
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New Possibilities for Stroke Treatment
After a stroke impaired his movement, a Cleveland restaurateur became the first person in Ohio to receive a vagus nerve stimulation device for stroke. This innovative technology is opening new possibilities for recovery and helping survivors regain mobility.
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Redefining Recovery for Ostomy Care
Thanks to funding from a Catalyst Grant, two nurses at Cleveland Clinic Martin Health created a better way to equip ostomy patients with the right tools and support for life at home.
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Trike & Bike a Wild Success
More than 300 kids came together on Saturday, July 26 in Cleveland for the first ever VeloSano Trike & Bike ride at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. A wild time was had by all as the kids zipped around the course on the zoo grounds.
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Catalyst Grants Awarded
View the latest round of Catalyst Grants, which support 45 innovative ideas, totaling $2.4M in awards. Since 2018, gifts from thousands of generous Cleveland Clinic donors, including caregivers, have been pooled to support these innovations.
Get Involved
Learn more about how you can get involved through upcoming events for Cleveland Clinic's Philanthropy Institute.
Publications
Your stories tell our story. Meet some of the extraordinary individuals whose generosity has made a difference for our patients, their families and the communities we serve.
10:10 10.10: Anatomy of a Moment
On October 10, 2024, at precisely 10:10 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, we captured a single moment in the life of Cleveland Clinic. Across four countries, four time zones and three continents, while our international health system pursued its mission of care, research and education, the journeys of many individuals converged in one profound moment.
