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Bill Ackman almost lost his daughter. Now, he's turning tragedy into hope

No começo deste ano, uma mulher de 26 anos foi encontrada inconsciente no apartamento onde morava, no Brooklyn. Só 19 horas depois – muito além da “janela” de resposta necessária em casos deste tipo – Lucy passou por uma cirurgia de emergência no Mount Sinai Hospital. Ela havia sofrido uma hemorragia cerebral massiva. Seu pai […] The post Bill Ackman quase perdeu a filha. Agora, vai transformar…

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Billionaire Bill Ackman's 26-year-old daughter Lucy was found unconscious in her Brooklyn apartment and underwent emergency surgery 19 hours later at Mount Sinai Hospital after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage. Despite being in a coma for weeks and initially losing several basic abilities, Lucy has made a significant recovery.

Ackman and his wife Neri Oxman have now announced a $400 million donation to create the Ackman Oxman Institute, a New York-based research center focused on brain diseases and recovery. The institute aims to become the world's largest center for brain research, rehabilitation, and longevity, and will collaborate with multiple partners, including Mount Sinai Hospital.

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