About Us

Friends of UW Health is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Tax ID #51-0137187) committed to raising funds for patient and patient family-related needs at UW Health. Since 1976, dedicated volunteers of Friends of UW Health have raised funds to support programs and services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families including,

Free wigs for more than 450 UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center patients to make coping with a cancer diagnosis a little easier.
Hotel rooms for patients and families who travel for our care and lack the financial resources to cover the additional expenses.
Financial assistance to underserved and underinsured patients dealing with housing insecurity.
A bridge supply of food for the first 3-5 days after discharge to food-insecure or malnourished patients through the Critical Access Food Pantry.

All sales from UW Health (Wisconsin) gift shops support patient and family programs through Friends of UW Health. Friends of UW Health members receive 25% off in the gift shops. Become a member today to receive your discount card.

Our community volunteers are a huge part of our success story. We thank our Board Members for their tireless energy.

Bob Stauffacher, President