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NFL rookie Fernando Mendoza donates $500,000 for multiple sclerosis research at UM
By Sebastian Cuervo at WSVN 7 News
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
NFL rookie quarterback and South Florida native Fernando Mendoza is helping shine a light on a cause close to his heart. Mendoza on Thursday hand-delivered a $500,000 donation to the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine. The donation will go toward multiple sclerosi
Key takeaway Mendoza on Thursday hand-delivered a $500,000 donation to the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine.
Why this matters in The Miami
The University of Miami's receipt of a $500,000 donation from NFL rookie Fernando Mendoza for multiple sclerosis research has significant implications for South Florida's medical community. As a major hub for medical research, the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine are well-positioned to make a meaningful impact on the treatment of this disease. Mendoza's personal connection to the cause, given his mother's experience with multiple sclerosis, adds a local dimension to the story. The fact that this donation will help launch a first-of-its-kind stem cell transplantation trial at UM suggests that the region may become a center for innovative treatments for this condition. This development could have far-reaching consequences for patients in Miami-Dade County and beyond, and may help establish the University of Miami as a leader in multiple sclerosis research.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
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What is this story about? NFL rookie quarterback and South Florida native Fernando Mendoza is helping shine a light on a cause close to his heart. Mendoza on Thursday hand-delivered a $500,000 donation to the University of Miami Health System and the UM Miller School of Medicine. The donation will go toward multiple sclerosi
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