UC Irvine Donors Honored
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Nov.
19, 2009 -- For
two decades, Robert and Peggie Sprague have given
quietly to UC Irvine, choosing to share their resources
for the greater good.
Robert, a former banker and real estate developer, says he supported health programs because his father, Dr. Norman F. Sprague, was a physician who served as a University of California regent in the 1930s and 1940s.
The couple have lost loved ones to cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, and they have relatives affected by Parkinson’s, so they support research at UCI on these diseases.
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Photo Captions:
Margaret and Robert Sprague, honored with the
Spirit of Philanthropy
Lifetime Achievement Award, at
the 23rd National Philanthropy Day on Nov. 19.
Below: Front row: Margaret
and Robert Sprague: Back row, l-r: Tom Mitchell,
vice chancellor of University Advancement; Tom
Tierney, New University Hospital Campaign Chair;
and Tom Nielsen, UC Irvine Foundation trustee
and president of the Nielsen Company.
For more information about the National
Philanthropy Day, contact Kathy Ruvolo,
Executive Director of Donor Relations, (949)
824-3303 or
ruvolo@uci.edu |
Recently, Robert and Peggie set their sights on fighting women’s cancers. The Spragues made an outright gift establishing the Robert R. Sprague Endowed Chair in brain imaging and another to establish the Robert R. Sprague Family Foundation Hall — a building dedicated to revealing genetic links to the causes of cancer.
They also have supported numerous other efforts on
campus, championing and donating to the New University
Hospital at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange.
“Every time I go into the Sprague Hall building I get electric and I'm sure Peggie does, too,” Robert says. It's just great to go in there and see all of these people on several floors working. It's a method of satisfaction that I don't know how to achieve in a better way.”
In addition to their philanthropy and volunteer leadership at UC Irvine, the Spragues were recently honored with the Orange County Spirit of Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement Award for their numerous contributions to Orange County charities and institutions.
Philanthropy Day Honorees
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One of UC Irvine’s greatest friends,
Robert (Bob) R. Sprague, has passed.
Bob and his wife, Peggie, always
shared an uncommon commitment to helping our campus
ascend into the ranks of the top universities in the
nation. By dedicating his time, talents and pioneering
spirit to our campus, Bob exemplified the vital role our
community friends play in advancing our mission. We are
honored by the lasting legacy he left for our campus,
our community and beyond.
Although this is a sad time and a huge loss, it is also a time to fondly remember Bob, and the profound influence he and Peggie have had on our campus. A memorial web site has been established to share his contributions to our community. Visit the site by clicking here.
MORE LINKS
UC Irvine receives major gift from Robert and Margaret Sprague for next building at Irvine Biomedical Research Center
Spirit of Philanthropy Lifetime Achievement
UC Irvine College of Medicine expands research on role of genetics in causing disease
Campaign Update: Robert and Margaret Sprague pledge $1 million for new hospital at UCI Medical Center
Spragues receive UCI Medal - University's Highest Honor
Robert and Margaret Sprague - Community Friends
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