Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, plan to donate $2 billion to Oregon Health & Science University, the institution’s leaders announced Thursday.

OHSU officials say it’s one of the largest single donations given to a college in the country, exceeding the $1.8 billion given by Michael Bloomberg to Johns Hopkins in 2018.

The largesse comes a decade after Knight, who is Oregon’s wealthiest man, and his wife gave $500 million to OHSU on the condition that they match dollar-for-dollar in two years.

“Penny and Phil, there are no words that can adequately express our gratitude,” said Dr. Brian Druker at a gathering Thursday to announce the donation. “You remind us that we can never forget that this fight is personal.”

The gift will allow patients to receive comprehensive help, f

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