Every gift helps transform a life
We can achieve even more
would not have been any advances had it not been for the support of charities and donors. They’re funding our work primarily because of the solid foundation we have through our Biomedical Research Centre, which is part of our Academic Health Sciences Centre, as well as through the College and its fundraising activities. All of our researchers, as well as our patients, are extremely grateful to everyone who has contributed funds.
Great achievements require great commitment, which is why when I was invited to chair the World questions|King’s answers Campaign Board I was delighted to accept. And the more I learned about the scale of the campaign, the more I was impressed by the College’s commitment to conduct a truly global fundraising effort, with an impact that goes far beyond its campus, far beyond London and far beyond the United Kingdom. This ambition has already inspired thousands to give. And every gift helps transform a life. I, myself, have been particularly struck by the generosity of the alumni, reflecting the pride and confidence they have in the College. It is due to their – and others’ – generosity that King’s has been able to reach the £500 million campaign goal much sooner than anticipated. However, we are continuing to raise funds for critical campaign priorities: supporting research to understand and treat cancer and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s; promoting increased international understanding as a means of reducing armed
conflict; and, at the campus level, providing scholarships for students who would otherwise struggle to attend university. When King’s launched this campaign in 2010, our goal was to answer some of the world’s most challenging questions. Due to your generosity, the College has already provided a number of answers. But our world does not stand still, and there are yet more challenges to face. Hence, we are seeking to raise another £100 million, and need your help to reach this revised – and final – target. If we are successful, it will be the most tremendous achievement, and one of which every single contributor can be enormously proud. Whatever you are able to give – whether it’s to fund a library book, or advanced medical research – it will, quite simply, transform a life. We have already achieved so much. With your help we can achieve even more. I do hope you will join us in our continued endeavour. The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH Chairman World questions|King’s answers
PLEASE HELP US FIND MORE ANSWERS FASTER. MAKE A GIFT USING THE ENCLOSED FORM OR GIVE ONLINE AT KCL.AC.UK/KINGSANSWERS YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN’S NEW QUESTIONS IN THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF IN TOUCH
SPRING 2014 IN TOUCH
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