For Dr. Don and Cindy Furman, supporting their community
has always been a way of life. Throughout their careers in
healthcare, they dedicated themselves to improving the
lives of others. Don worked as a gastroenterologist before
becoming a healthcare entrepreneur, helping transform the
future of healthcare delivery. Cindy built her career as a
pharmacist, caring for patients and sharing her husband’s
deep commitment to service. That commitment recently
inspired them to make a generous gift of stock to
Providence St. Jude Medical Center in honor of its
Emergency Department physicians and caregivers.

When Dr. Furman unexpectedly became a patient himself
following an unforeseen medical complication, he
experienced St. Jude’s care from a new perspective. As a
physician and experienced healthcare innovator, he knows
firsthand what exceptional care looks like—and how difficult
it is to achieve. That is why the compassion and
professionalism he encountered at Providence St. Jude’s
Emergency Department left such a lasting impression.

Dr. Furman was struck not only by the clinical excellence of
the physicians and caregivers, but also by the genuine
kindness they showed in such a high-stress environment.
Recognizing that frontline caregivers in the ED rarely
receive the appreciation they deserve, the Furmans wanted
to express their gratitude by making a generous donation in
honor of their compassionate care.

Supporting St. Jude is about much more than gratitude for
one hospital stay. The Furmans view Providence St. Jude
Medical Center as an essential community asset, one that
strengthens the health and well-being of everyone who
lives in North Orange County. They believe community
members have a responsibility to invest in the institutions
that make their neighborhoods stronger, ensuring that
high-quality healthcare remains close to home for future
generations.

Supporting St. Jude is about much more than gratitude for
one hospital stay. The Furmans view Providence St. Jude
Medical Center as an essential community asset, one that
strengthens the health and well-being of everyone who
lives in North Orange County. They believe community
members have a responsibility to invest in the institutions
that make their neighborhoods stronger, ensuring that
high-quality healthcare remains close to home for future
generations.

“We all have the responsibility to support our communities in whatever way we can. It’s really about taking care of each other.” – Dr. Don Furman

By investing in St. Jude today, the Furmans hope to help advance the technology, talent and services that will benefit their neighbors for years to come. Their generosity reflects a simple but powerful belief: when a community comes together to support its local hospital, everyone benefits.