The Aaron S. Whitmer Scholarship Fund (647626) supports the bold, curious, and determined medical students who are dedicating their careers to advancing cancer research. Created on August 28, 2015, through the heartfelt generosity of Daniel and Donna Whitmer, along with the loving support of friends and family, this fund honors Aaron’s legacy by empowering future physicians committed to making a life changing impact in oncology.
Each year, this scholarship provides meaningful financial assistance to students within the College of Medicine who are focused on pursuing careers in cancer research—a field where innovation, perseverance, and compassion are essential. Revised in 2021 to strengthen its reach and impact, the fund continues to open doors for aspiring physician scientists whose work may one day lead to groundbreaking treatments and cures.
By supporting the Aaron S. Whitmer Scholarship Fund, donors help reduce financial barriers for exceptional students, allowing them to devote more time and energy to discovery, clinical excellence, and the pursuit of new ways to understand and defeat cancer.
Your generosity fuels hope.
Your investment advances science.
Together, we can help future leaders in cancer research achieve their potential—and change lives for generations to come.
Prefer to make your gift over the phone? Contact the Engagement Center at 614-292-2281.
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| 1 | AA | 0 |
| 1 | AE | 0 |
