Bill and Rebecca Reed Commit $5 Million to Biggs Institute

02/12/2026

Left to right, Rebecca Reed, Bill Reed and Ann Biggs are shown in front of a portrait of the Reeds at the Biggs Institute.

Longtime philanthropic leaders Bill and Rebecca Reed have committed $5 million to establish the Bill and Rebecca Reed Fund for Precision Therapies and Supportive Care in Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at the Glenn Biggs Institute. Their transformative gift will fuel groundbreaking research and compassionate care for South Texans facing dementia and related conditions. The Reeds, who have championed UT Health San Antonio as volunteer leaders since 2013, continue their legacy of advancing innovative solutions for Alzheimer's and neurodegenerative diseases.

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