Male breast cancer survivor encourages men to get genetic testing and screenings.
Ben Porch survived after being diagnosed with male breast cancer. Now he is encouraging others with a family history of breast cancer to get genetic testing and, if they’re at risk, receive regular screenings.
Sounds of Solace
Dr. Neil Franckle honors late wife, Dr. Lorraine Rubis with a $250,000 donation to WUSF and will have a studio used for special news coverage will be named after her.
Sail On, Power On
Johnnie Giffin, listens intently to Amy King, the young single mother seated across from her. King is the inaugural recipient of a new USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy scholarship Giffin established last year with a $26,000 gift to the USF Foundation. She later enhanced the scholarship with a $1 million legacy gift. An office manager at a local neurology practice, King is busy explaining how she juggles her day job, being a mom to her 8-year-old son and pursuing her education degree at USF. It doesn’t take long for tears to flow between the two, meeting in person for the first time.
Man of few words speaks volumes with $2.7 million gift to USF
In life, Tom Tiedemann was known for his generous spirit and humble manner, his desire to help friends and causes, and his goal of improving the lives of the people he cared about. After he moved to the Tampa Bay area some 15 years ago, his church became his family. Now, in death, Tiedemann has a new family: the University of South Florida. True to form, he has made a significant impact with his generosity.
A Couple’s Generosity Connects them Across the USF Spectrum
Jean and Phil Amuso’s philanthropic roots run deep at the University of South Florida, entwining many facets of the institution they love.