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Orthopaedic Surgery, knows firsthand how much this generous gift will enhance the program. “The heartfelt enthusiasm of Glen and Rita K. Roney to provide a gift of this magnitude for our new Bone and Joint Institute will ensure that our comprehensive, collaborative program continues to be one of the premier services at Scott & White,” he says. “The Roney Bone and Joint Institute will be unique to the state of Texas and will introduce a new model of musculoskeletal care on the national stage.” The gift will help Scott & White purchase leading-edge equipment for the new building, establish an endowed chair in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and support current and future exciting research and education efforts. Of the total gift, part will be used to spur a dollar-for-dollar matching gift challenge for the ongoing Bone and Joint community campaign. The Roney Bone and Joint Institute will provide the capacity to care for a growing number of patients, many with increasingly complex issues that require specialized care. The experts at Scott & White look forward to helping these patients, and are grateful to the Roneys for their most generous gift. n Courtesy of Alexander's Fine Portrait. Rita K. and Glen E. Roney sw.org | April 13 The Catalyst 17