Carrying on the family tradition

	Susan, Peter and John Whitehead (shown at the dedication of the Institute's new research wing in 1996) continue to support the Institute.

On February 2, 1992, Jack Whitehead passed away. “Jack's death was a personal loss for all of us,” says Gerald Fink, then Director of the Institute. “His vitality and enthusiasm for science were part of the essence of the Institute. He was a great philanthropist, but he gave us much more than his financial support. He was a constant source of encouragement and took great joy in our achievements.”

“Fortunately for the Institute and for science, Jack imbued his children with his own enthusiasm for the Whitehead Institute,” Fink adds. “From the start, Susan, Peter and John Whitehead contributed their time and energy to Whitehead programs, but when Jack died, their involvement skyrocketed. I can't think of any other institution that has benefited from the warmth, insights, and practical skills or the second generation the way we benefit from the ongoing support of the Whitehead family.”

Last updated September 10, 2006.