Death of IBD philanthropist in NY

Especially for Forum members in NYC and suburbs, Mrs. Jill Roberts, who funded 2 IBD practices at Weill Cornell Medical Center, died recently at age 82. The published obituaries do not specify the cause, but many WC patients knew that she suffered from RA for years. She supported immunological research longterm, which led her to adopt our cause with great compassion and generosity ca. 2006. Her fervent advocacy really set a gold standard in IBD philanthropy; she always put patient care first, while also supporting IBD research and education programs. Having met her in person, I feel certain that she'd worry about us in the pandemic situation, too. / Old Hat (39 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)

IMA, our principal IBD gastroenterologist says that we were lucky to have her presence for as long as we did. JR was physically fragile for years so it must have been her strong spirit that kept her functioning. She leaves behind a husband (for 62 yrs!), 4 adult kids, & 5 grandkids. / Old Hat (39 yrs with left-sided UC; presently in remission taking brandname Colazal)