About Donal Drayne

Give Donal Drayne an opportunity to introduce himself and it’s unlikely he’ll mention the sort of accolades you’d expect. Likely, you’ll hear him describe himself as a humble son of a dairy farmer from Northern Ireland, a longtime hotel employee and a volunteer for several local organizations. While all of that is certainly true, that narrative leaves out the depth of his passion, commitment and dedication to this community, including his time as the chair of the TMC Health Foundation Board of Trustees. His legacy of giving will resonate at TMC for years to come.

“Donal Drayne has been a gift to this hospital — one of the most memorable people to walk its halls during Tucson Medical Center’s history,” said Mimi Coomler, CEO of Tucson Medical Center. “From working with donors to the foundation to simple acts of selflessness, Donal is an inspiration to everyone he meets.” Whether that spirit was learned over his years in hospitality, largely at the Westin La Paloma as the catering manager, or inherent to his personality, it might be impossible to say, but you would be hard-pressed to find someone who aims to give more of himself to others.

“I have learned so much from Donal while we have worked together at the Foundation,” said Jeff Lamie, vice president and chief development officer of the TMC Health Foundation. “There’s something so incredibly magnetic about Donal in every conversation. He has a remarkable ability to get others to see his vision for service.”

While Donal’s time as chair of the TMC Health Foundation may be coming to an end, this son of a dairy farmer and Tucson Man of the Year honoree won’t quit on Tucson Medical Center. “I suppose I’ll be here in some form as long as I’m in Tucson — there’s so much good that happens here each day; who wouldn’t want to be a part of that?”