Anatomical Donor Service of Gratitude
To honor the memory of those who so generously donated their bodies to advance the training of student physicians, medical practitioners, and allied healthcare students, the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine cordially invites you to attend an interfaith Anatomical Donor Service of Gratitude on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Many generous individuals made a gift of their body to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois (AGAI), which prepared their body and ultimately transported it to Loyola University Chicago. Here in our medical school, under the skillful direction of anatomy faculty, these individuals served as a “silent teacher,” helping medical professionals and students advance their knowledge of human anatomy for the practice of medicine.
You and your guests are invited to join us at the Stritch School of Medicine for a Service of Gratitude that will honor the lives of those whose donation left a significant impression on our students and trainees, inspiring them to deepen their understanding of the human body and have compassion and empathy for their future patients. We will gather for an interfaith service of remembrance that includes sacred readings, hymns, and student reflections. Afterwards we will assemble in our courtyard for the dedication of a memorial tree that will serve as a living reminder of our generous donors. Light refreshments will follow.
To RSVP, please complete this form. Alternatively, you may contact us by email (HSCministry@luc.edu) or telephone (464-220-9211), indicating your name, name(s) of additional guests, telephone number, email address, and any special dietary or physical space accommodations you may need to fully participate.
If you would like further information about this event, you may contact one of the following individuals:
- Father David De Marco, SJ, MD, Faculty Member and Chaplain: dademarco@luc.edu
- Eva Murdoch, PhD, Associate Professor & Assistant Course Director: emurdoch@luc.edu
- Gregory Gruener, MD, MBA, MHPE, FANA, Vice Dean for Education: ggruene@luc.edu
We hope you will join us in April.
To honor the memory of those who so generously donated their bodies to advance the training of student physicians, medical practitioners, and allied healthcare students, the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine cordially invites you to attend an interfaith Anatomical Donor Service of Gratitude on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 9:00 AM Central Time.
Many generous individuals made a gift of their body to the Anatomical Gift Association of Illinois (AGAI), which prepared their body and ultimately transported it to Loyola University Chicago. Here in our medical school, under the skillful direction of anatomy faculty, these individuals served as a “silent teacher,” helping medical professionals and students advance their knowledge of human anatomy for the practice of medicine.
You and your guests are invited to join us at the Stritch School of Medicine for a Service of Gratitude that will honor the lives of those whose donation left a significant impression on our students and trainees, inspiring them to deepen their understanding of the human body and have compassion and empathy for their future patients. We will gather for an interfaith service of remembrance that includes sacred readings, hymns, and student reflections. Afterwards we will assemble in our courtyard for the dedication of a memorial tree that will serve as a living reminder of our generous donors. Light refreshments will follow.
To RSVP, please complete this form. Alternatively, you may contact us by email (HSCministry@luc.edu) or telephone (464-220-9211), indicating your name, name(s) of additional guests, telephone number, email address, and any special dietary or physical space accommodations you may need to fully participate.
If you would like further information about this event, you may contact one of the following individuals:
- Father David De Marco, SJ, MD, Faculty Member and Chaplain: dademarco@luc.edu
- Eva Murdoch, PhD, Associate Professor & Assistant Course Director: emurdoch@luc.edu
- Gregory Gruener, MD, MBA, MHPE, FANA, Vice Dean for Education: ggruene@luc.edu
We hope you will join us in April.