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The Goodman Simulation Center at Stanford is located in Stanford Hospital near to the operating rooms. The Goodman Simulation Center includes the:

• Dr. Ralph and Marilyn Spiegel Simulation Suite
• Derry and Charlene Kabcenell Simulation Lab
• Dr. Roy M. Frank Skills Training Station

The Center was made possible by the following donors:

• Professor Emeritus Joe Goodman and his wife Hon Mi Goodman, who provided the naming gift.
• Skip and Linda Law
• Derry and Charlene Kabcenell
• Lynn Frank
• Bruce Bingham
• John and Jill Freidrenrich
• Bob and Chandra Fries
• Howard and Martha Girdlestone
• Mike Paioni
  

Gifts to the Goodman Simulation Center may be designated as either expendable or endowed. An expendable fund means that the principal is used for the purpose designated by the donor. This type of giving is an excellent way for you to make an immediate impact in areas such surgical simulation and medical education. An endowed fund is a permanent source of support. Such gifts are invested by Stanford University to generate annual income, and a portion of the return on the fund is used to support the purpose chosen by the donor. The balance of interest and the appreciation remains in the fund so that the principal continues to grow and keep pace with inflation. The permanence of an endowed fund, and your ability to name the fund after anyone you choose, makes this type of giving an excellent vehicle for honoring or memorializing someone important to you.

Ways of Giving

Gifts to the Goodman Simulation Center may be designated as either expendable or endowed. An expendable fund means that the principal is used for the purpose designated by the donor. This type of giving is an excellent way for you to make an immediate impact in areas such as surgical simulation and medical education. An endowed fund is a permanent source of support. Such gifts are invested by Stanford University to generate annual income, and a portion of the return on the fund is used to support the purpose chosen by the donor. The balance of interest and the appreciation remains in the fund so that the principal continues to grow and keep pace with inflation. The permanence of an endowed fund, and your ability to name the fund after anyone you choose, makes this type of giving an excellent vehicle for honoring or memorializing someone important to you.

Securities

Transferring appreciated marketable stock to Stanford is an option if you wish to support an area of medical education or research while reducing your tax bill. Individuals who transfer stock can receive a charitable tax deduction and avoid capital gains tax. Planned Gifts include a variety of gifts with special tax implications, including gifts through your estate (in your will or revocable trust) and life income gifts. Life income gifts allow you to transfer assets now (cash, securities, or real estate) and receive income for a period of time with the remainder going to Stanford. By including the Goodman Simulation Center at Stanford in your financial planning, you provide a gift that will live on and benefit future generations. You, as the donor, have the final say as to how and by which area your gift will be used. Please keep the Goodman Simulation Center in your thoughts as you plan charitable giving in your future.