Virginia “Ginny” Bleier lived a life defined by curiosity, compassion, and adventure. A dedicated nurse, lifelong learner, and passionate traveler, Ginny’s warmth and generosity touched everyone who knew her. Alongside her husband Paul, she was also a strong advocate for health innovation.
After her passing in late 2023, Ginny left a transformational seven-figure estate gift to The Lundquist Institute (TLI). Her legacy will help drive medical breakthroughs for years to come.
Guided by a spirit of exploration, Ginny traveled the world with wonder and openness. From Arctic expeditions to African safaris, she embraced each journey fully. During one trip to Borneo, an orangutan gently reached out to open her closed eyes, mesmerized by their glacial blue color. This moment beautifully captured how Ginny saw the world: with empathy, awe, and a deep belief that every person can make a difference.
Ginny was a familiar face at TLI’s Science and Your Health series, where she eagerly engaged with researchers and kept up with the latest biomedical discoveries. With her background in healthcare, she understood that the most impactful innovations often begin with patients’ lived experiences. This understanding led her to become a supporter of TLI’s patient-centered approach to research, which focuses on solving real-world health problems.
Her extraordinary gift will support TLI’s mission to improve patient outcomes through cutting-edge translational research, dynamic education, and meaningful community engagement.
Legacy donors like Ginny help spark new discoveries. Their generosity enables bold ideas, clinical trials, and the development of new therapies that change lives. You can follow Ginny’s inspiring example. By including The Lundquist Institute in your estate plans, you help ensure that our world-class research continues to improve lives for generations to come.
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