Established in 1984, St. Vincent’s Foundation has raised more than $120 million – in partnership with generous donors – to support new programs, education, equipment, technology, and capital expansion across St. Vincent’s. We also address the special needs of our patients and their family members.
In 2024, St. Vincent’s Foundation transferred to UAB Health System and became UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation. The transition represents a significant step toward enhancing healthcare services in our community.
As a donor, you can express appreciation for the extraordinary care you received. Philanthropic support plays a critical role in our ability to serve our patients and ensure the health and well-being of our community. Generosity heals.
About UAB St. Vincent’s
In 1898, the Daughters of Charity answered the call of the Holy Spirit – and the pleas of Father Patrick O’Reilly – to bring healthcare to Birmingham. For more than a century, St. Vincent’s physicians, nurses, and care teams have dedicated their lives to providing compassionate, personalized care for those most in need throughout our community. In 2024, St. Vincent’s became UAB St. Vincent’s to increase Alabamians’ access to high-quality, innovative medical care and help patients receive the right care at the right time and place.
UAB St. Vincent’s offers full-service hospitals and medical centers with 24/7 emergency care. We deliver advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to quickly understand your health needs and deliver care that’s right for you. UAB St. Vincent’s is a destination for specialty care — including heart care, brain and spine care, cancer care, laser eye surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, weight loss, and women’s health.
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Publications
The Vigil is published biannually for friends and supporters of UAB St. Vincent’s Foundation. The name references Sisters’ Vigil, the iron and steel sculpture that commemorates the arrival of the first four Daughters of Charity who founded St. Vincent’s Hospital in 1898. A replica of the statue greets visitors at UAB St. Vincent’s facilities. The name also serves as a reminder of the watchful role of generous individuals, families, corporations, and foundations in supporting our health system. The vigilance of our donors and benefactors renews the original call to serve and sustains UAB St. Vincent’s unique commitment to the value of each person as unity of mind, body, and spirit.
Meet Our Team
The Foundation team serves to further the mission of UAB St. Vincent’s while meeting donor philanthropic goals. We are united by our passion for making an impact in the community we call home.
Jennifer Carter
Director of Development
205-558-3858
Scott Goggins
Senior Marketing Manager
205-558-3860
Gina Henley
Project Manager II
205-558-3857
Rosie Herdt
Project Manager II
205-558-3852
Board of Directors
Thomas J. Willings – Chair
Retired
Jason Alexander
President/CEO, Ascension St. Vincent’s
Will Baker – Allocations Chair
Walker & Dunlop
Sandy Berglund
Community Volunteer
Tracy Bragg – Junior Board Liaison
Community Volunteer
Sheri Cook
Altec Inc.
Frank D’Amico III
BTC Wholesale Distributors
Anthony J. DiPiazza
DiPiazza LaRocca Heeter & Co, LLC
Kathryn H. Eckert
Community Volunteer
Cory Guillory
Regions
Will Hardison
Brasfield & Gorrie
Val Holman
Lewis Communications
Scott Hughes
CFO, Ascension St. Vincent’s
Ryan Humphreys, M.D.
Emergency Department
Billy Johnson, M.D.
OB/GYN Associates of Alabama
Tommy Luckie – Treasurer
Luckie & Co.
David Miceli
Balch & Bingham
Suzanne Perkins – Vice Chair
Community Volunteer
Marian LaRussa Phillips
Community Volunteer
Nick Pihakis
Pihakis Restaurant Group
Susan Stabler
Brasfield & Gorrie
Peppi Talley
Raymond James Wealth Management
Ben Tamburello
ARC Realty
Hugh R. Thomas
The Onin Group
Owen Vickers
BHT ReSources
James D. Wadsworth
Community Volunteer
Anne Yuengert – Secretary
Bradley
Members Emeritus
Thomas M. Allison, M.D.
Robert K. Baker
Merrill N. Bradley, M.D.
Ronald G. Bruno
Richard Carmody
Russell W. Chambliss
Beth Chapman
Robert C. Chapman
Jane Cole
Dr. Paul Doran, Jr.
Wayne Gillis
Randy Haines
John Hardin
Todd Jackson
William H. Johnston, M.D.
Sonya King
Roy Long
Kathy Miller
Dorothy Pak
Minnie Rast
Henry B. Ray, Jr.
Judge Virginia Vinson
Junior Board
Ginger Gray – Chair
Bradley
Dylan Angeline
Hall Booth Smith, P.C.
Glen Barlow
RFG Advisory
Christian Borek
Burr & Forman
Crystal Bowles
Financial Advice & Consulting, LLC
Tracy Bragg – Board of Directors Liaison
Community Volunteer
Thatcher Chapman
Alabama Power
Meighan Coley – Event Chair
Big Bad Breakfast
Chris D’Amico
BTC Wholesale Distributors
Rebecca DiPiazza
Community Volunteer
Casey Goldschmidt
Ascension Alabama
Tyler Hinton
Empress Stationery
Kibbe Jones
Swann Lake Stables/Jones Road Marketing
Dorian Kendrick – Secretary
Dorian Gabrielle Consulting
Taylor Lane
Sunburst Advisers
Tina Liollio
Tina’s Market/Local Link Bham
Mary Beth Lively
Vulcan Materials Company
Andrew Loftin
Brookline Investments, Inc.
Margaret Manuel
Community Volunteer
Eleanor Nielsen
Community Volunteer
Lauren Rhyne
Community Volunteer
Julia Taliaferro – Vice Chair
Children’s of Alabama
Bradley Young
Regions