Andy Stalder*

“One day when I was little, my father took five dollars out of his modest pay to give to the University for Rush Rhees Library. He was a Swiss immigrant, and that was a big gift. That always stuck with me. Now, I’m able to give more than I ever thought possible. Two of my life-income gifts will be used to create an endowed research fund for the James P. Wilmot Cancer Institute—an amazing place where I was treated years ago. My hope is that, in some small way, I’m helping to hasten a cure or improve treatment for others affected by cancer. As I approach my 93rd birthday, I have a sense of great accomplishment. Giving is a big part of that. It’s my legacy. And I know my father would be proud.”

—Andy Stalder ’48* (01/14/1922-02/28/2018)