Alton Lim (sitting at center), surrounded by his family and 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 President Barry H. Corey, at ribbon-cutting ceremony in February in front of the Lim Center.


On May 31, 2018 a few days shy of his 100th birthday, and just three months after 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 dedicated a building named in his honor Alton Lim passed away, leaving a rich legacy behind him.

The 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 community met the Lim family only a few years ago, but Alton quickly became a dear friend and inspiration. A Chinese immigrant, World War II veteran, survivor of a plane brought down by enemy fire, wise businessman and dedicated family man, Alton wanted to use his resources to make a significant gift to impact the world, particularly in the health sciences. Though no member of the family had ever attended 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023, they felt a strong connection through their church, and Altons gift of $12 million led to the naming of the Alton and Lydia Lim Center for Science, Technology and Health.

Altons health was in decline for several years, yet he was present at the gala to launch 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s Conviction and Courage fundraising campaign in 2015 and the buildings groundbreaking in 2016. He watched the construction of the building unfold daily on his computer via the webcam and was able to grace the dedication ceremony this past February with his beaming smile as he cut the ribbon on 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s newest facility.

As President Barry H. Corey shared at the memorial service, The investment Alton Lim has made in 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023 will truly strengthen the course of 晩晩当際際夊消消夊2023s future and the lives of many across the world who will be blessed by the doctors, scientists, technology professionals, researchers and innovators who will be educated and mentored in this space.