September 17, 2009
Two Big Gifts Seek to Combat Autism
How much: $29-million
Who got it: Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston.
Who gave it: Nancy Lurie Marks, whose fortune comes from controlling stakes she and her family once had in Harcourt General, and Neiman Marcus.
Purpose: The gift will establish an autism center that provides clinical care, conducts research, and analyzes public policies. Helping autistic adults will be a priority for the center.
How it happened: The
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