The Legacy of Dr. Steven Rice

Dr. Steven Rice was a board certified geriatric and adolescent psychiatrist in Memphis, Tennessee. Having had a son born with severe mental disabilities, he had a special place in his heart for all people with diverse needs. During his 40 years of practicing medicine, he strived to remove the stigma around mental illness, and let everyone know that help is available if you are struggling. Before his passing in June of 2019, Dr. Rice established the Rice Family Fund, a donor-advised fund that would provide financial support for charitable and educational endeavours. Anne Kathryn Rice, Dr. Rice’s daughter and founder of the Global Doula Project, along with her brother, Michael Rice, are responsible for the grants made from the Rice Family Fund.

Thanks to Dr. Rice’s generous contributions, the Rice Family Fund will cover start-up costs for the Global Doula Project pilot program.

 

Founder and director Anne Kathryn Rice is committed to carrying on her father’s legacy of kindness and support.

Dr. Steven Nicholas Rice with his newborn grandson, Steven Nicholas Larizza.

 

“Do you need some help?”

Dr. Rice’s words to his daughter Anne Kathryn, shortly after the birth of her second baby.