Philanthropic support plays a critical role in the work of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Gifts from private individuals and foundations allow our faculty to advance our research, clinical care and education, all of which helps us heal people so they can get back to the activities they enjoy.
For more information about donating to the Department, including honoring a clinician for providing excellent care, or giving via another method than credit card, please contact:
Wendy Kelley
Director for Philanthropy
206-616-8207
wkelley@uw.edu
Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Peter Simonian, former resident and faculty member in UW Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, (Chief of Sports Medicine and Associate Professor), and current orthopaedic surgeon and Clinical Associate Professor at Simonian Sports Medicine Clinic in Clovis, California, all gifts given from July 30 – December 31, 2025 to the Rick and Anne Matsen Honorary Professorship for Shoulder Research, will be matched $1-$1, up to $223,000. Gifts may be given via credit card at the link below, or contact Wendy Kelley (@wkelley@uw.edu) to give via a different method.
The Rick and Anne Matsen Endowed Professorship
November 2025 UPDATE:
We’re Thrilled to Announce We Achieved Our Goal!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Dr. Peter Simonian — who provided dedicated matching funds — and the many patients, friends, and family members who stepped forward to meet the match, we have achieved our goal! On January 1, 2026, the Rick and Anne Matsen Endowed Professorship will be elevated to an endowed Chair.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to this effort to honor Dr. Matsen and ensure the UW Shoulder Program continues to drive innovation, advance research, and improve patient outcomes for generations to come. This Chair will be a lasting investment in excellence, with the power to change lives forever.
While the match has concluded, gifts of any size are still welcome. Every contribution will help grow the endowment, making the Chair’s impact even greater. Thank you!
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