JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) announced Priscilla and David O’Donnell have made a $4 million gift to support pediatric cardiology at Children’s of Mississippi.
The commitment establishes a permanent endowment to support the Children’s heart program in perpetuity. The O’Donnells’ support also includes an additional $5 million gift to aid future growth at the hospital.
In recognition of the gift, the Children’s Heart Center will be named the Children’s of Mississippi Priscilla and David O’Donnell Heart Center.
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“The O’Donnells’ extraordinary generosity represents a transformational investment in the future of pediatric heart care in Mississippi,” Dr. Mary Taylor, Suzan B. Thames Chair and CEO of Children’s of Mississippi said. “Their support will strengthen our ability to care for children with complex cardiac conditions, expand access to specialized services and continue building a nationally competitive pediatric heart program for families across our state.”…