Bob Scott's Story
The MUSC Living Donor Institute pays tribute to Mr. Bob Scott (1943-2018) by dedicating the MUSC 2nd Chance Golf Invitational and Celebration Reception, sponsored by Millennium Private Wealth, in his honor.
A native of Philadelphia, Bob spent 27 years in the banking industry in Philadelphia, where he built a successful career as a financial planner. In 1996, he and his wife, Sandy, moved to Mount Pleasant, SC where he became one of the founders of South Coast Community Bank.
By 2015, however, Bob found out he would need a new kidney. His kidney problems had started several years prior when he was diagnosed with progressive inflammation that likely originated with a virus. Before he could consider transplant, he faced several other major medical hurdles: Prostate cancer. A knee replacement. Bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement.
Bob conquered each challenge. As he considered transplant once again, his grandson, Ryan Levins, learned he was a match to donate the kidney that Bob needed. Both men underwent successful surgery the day before Thanksgiving in 2015.
In 2016, Bob fully retired from the banking industry and, living on Seabrook Island, he enjoyed a life that often involved golfing, community service, and spending time with his family. He especially loved taking his family on trips to Alaska, Disney World and going on cruises.
Knowing first-hand the opportunity of being given a second chance through living donation, he soon became an integral part of the MUSC Living Donor Institute and found a way to blend his business background with his love of golf to benefit others in need of transplantation. He joined a group of other patients and living donors in planning the Institute’s annual “2nd Chance” Golf Invitational.
Bob not only brought his keen business acumen to the planning process, he also shared his good humor, his compassion, and his generous heart at every meeting and golf outing. A noble husband, father, grandfather and friend -- his love of family, generosity of spirit and of community have significantly contributed to helping improve the lives of thousands in need of life-saving transplants.
The MUSC and Seabrook communities will miss Bob. As a golfer, Bob was instrumental in making this annual event a success and, in his typical style, he brought his whole family into the fold.
As a person, the MUSC Living Donor Institute honors Bob as an individual who served as an advocate for living donation, bringing attention to the needs of transplant patients through his volunteer time, financial support and commitment to the Institute. All of the proceeds from the Tournament go to support the MUSC Living Donor Institute patient support, research and educational programs.
