The Pikesville-based Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Family Foundation recently donated $5.5 million to the University of Maryland Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center to help advance groundbreaking scientific research and state-of-the-art cancer care in the state and across the region.
“The vision and generosity of the Greenebaum family continues to have a lasting and measurable impact on every patient and family who turns to us for cancer care,” said Dr. Mohan Suntha, president and CEO of the University of Maryland Medical System. “The family’s investment in our mission has fueled our discoveries and strengthened our ability to translate innovation into outstanding patient care. As we honor three decades of partnership, we are inspired by the possibilities for generations to come.”
The National Cancer Institute-designated center was named in honor of the late Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum, who three decades ago gave a transformative gift to UMMS after Mrs. Greenebaum’s successful treatment for breast cancer. The Greenebaums lived in Pikesville and belonged to Temple Oheb Shalom.
The Greenebaum center is ranked among the top 50 cancer programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
The new donation will be directed to help foster research conducted by faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and to advance innovative treatments, such as using immunotherapies like CAR T-cells to treat solid tumors.
It will also be used to strengthen the Greenebaum center’s support for cancer survivors, allowing for the investigation of effective uses for emerging wearable technologies, specialized care to improve quality of life and tailored nutritional support.
This fall, the Greenebaum center is poised for a major expansion when it moves into the University of Maryland Medical Center’s Roslyn and Leonard Stoler Center for Advanced Medicine.
In recognition of the Greenebaums’ legacy, the lobby of the new building will be named in the family’s honor. The sleek, modern space will welcome visitors to the cancer center’s new home and serve as the main entrance of the University of Maryland Medical Center at 22 S. Greene Street.
UMMC is the academic flagship hospital of the 11-hospital medical system.
“We could not imagine a more meaningful way to mark the 30th anniversary of my parents’ founding gift while celebrating this pivotal moment for the cancer center,” said Michael Greenebaum, a local business leader and philanthropist. “This milestone and new commitment reflect our family’s dedication to advancing cancer research, improving treatment and expanding access to care for all. It is a legacy we are proud to carry forward for generations to come.”
A Pikesville resident, Michael Greenebaum serves as chair of UMSOM’s Board of Visitors and is a member of the Greenebaum center’s Board of Advisors. He also founded the Maryland Half-Marathon & 5K, now in its 18th year, which has raised more than $8 million to support the cancer center.
Said Amy Burwen, Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum’s daughter: “I have seen firsthand the incredible work being done by the cancer center to not only extend lives but to also improve the quality of life for countless people in our community fighting this disease. It is my hope that [the center] continues to positively impact lives through research and patient care for many years to come.”
Robbie Greenebaum said he views his family’s latest gift as a way to honor his grandparents’ legacy of giving.
“I am tremendously proud of their commitment to the cancer center and building a brighter future for cancer patients,” he said. “I believe that this gift will help to ensure that the center that bears their name continues to lead the way in advancing cancer treatments while providing the highest standard of care for patients and their families.”
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