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Nancy and Don smiling while making the Oregon symbol with their hands

Through thoughtful giving, Don and Nancy Smith are helping University of Oregon students turn ideas into action and build entrepreneurial futures.

Lisa Redekop and Les Kaski standing together smiling at the camrea with the Ballmer Institute for Childern's Behavioral Health sign behind them

A new approach to supporting youth mental health

May 1, 2026

Motivated by their daughter’s experience, Lisa Redekop and Les Koski give to the Ballmer Institute to improve undergraduate training opportunities in children’s behavioral health.