Gordon and Evie Safran

A Legacy of Caring for Families

Starting a medical clinic in the middle of a rural county?

“It’s a terrible idea,” his friend asserted when Gordon Safran, one of our founding members, told him about the plan to build a medical clinic for children with rare genetic conditions. But Gordon had his heart set.

“How can you turn away from such an obvious need?” Gordon asked. Caring for a loved one’s health and wellbeing – and his community – was a calling for Gordon. Determined, he pressed on and soon found our clinic’s first home, a modest ranch house to serve our needs.

Seven years later when we outgrew our small space, Gordon co-chaired a capital campaign to raise funds for a larger new building. His dedication and passion for helping special needs children inspired many others to support our mission, making it possible for our new clinic became a reality.

Over the years, Gordon’s tireless efforts and countless hours of service as a board member and lifetime director shaped our clinic and helped to transform the lives of hundreds of children and their families. His impact was monumental. Among all the causes he championed, Gordon always held a special place in his heart for DDC Clinic.

Gordon Safran passed away in 2024. More than a founding member of DDC Clinic, he was a great leader with vision, a beacon of generosity, and a truly caring person. His devotion to improving the lives of special needs children with rare genetic disorders was boundless.

Today, Gordon’s family carries on his legacy. His daughter, Mindy, follows in her father’s footsteps, serving on our board of directors. Gordon’s wife, Evie, remains committed to our mission, inspiring others to help our patient families, support our compassionate care, and champion our groundbreaking research.

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