Will Rogers Institute

The Will Rogers Institute is a national non-profit organization dedicated to pulmonary research and medical education. Originally established in 1936 as a tuberculosis sanitarium for the entertainment industry, the institute now operates as a program of the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation. It primarily focuses on funding research for cardiopulmonary diseases and providing life-saving neonatal ventilators to hospitals across the United States. The organization is well-known for its historical 'theatre collections' fundraising campaigns and its public service announcements featuring prominent celebrities. Through its grant programs, the institute supports medical fellowships and research initiatives aimed at improving respiratory health and neonatal care. It serves as a vital bridge between the entertainment industry and the medical research community to advance treatment for lung-related conditions.