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Knights' $2 Billion Gift Transforms Cancer Care at OHSU

8/17/2025

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Phil and Penny Knight donated $2 billion to OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute, the largest gift to a U.S. academic medical center.
The donation will establish a self-governing entity to enhance cancer care and research.
Dr. Brian Druker will lead the Knight Cancer Group, aiming to improve patient experiences and treatment capacity.
Oregon officials consider the gift transformative for healthcare and the economy.
The Knights' prior contributions have significantly advanced cancer research and treatment at OHSU.

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Phil and Penny Knight donated $2 billion to OHSU's Knight Cancer Institute, the largest gift to a U.S. academic medical center.
The donation will establish a self-governing entity to enhance cancer care and research.
Dr. Brian Druker will lead the Knight Cancer Group, aiming to improve patient experiences and treatment capacity.
Oregon officials consider the gift transformative for healthcare and the economy.
The Knights' prior contributions have significantly advanced cancer research and treatment at OHSU.