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Stephen M. Weiner, a Boston lawyer is HealthWell's president. HealthWell and the other co-pay charities do not routinely disclose their donors, though Mr. Weiner confirmed Ovation's sponsorship in response to a question. But Mr. Weiner said that nearly all the money that HealthWell raises comes from drug companies. Mr. Weiner said that it was an awkward situation. He hoped to broaden HealthWell's donor base so the foundation was not so dependent on drug companies. Until that happens, the charity may face questions about its motives, he acknowledged. Stephen M. Weiner, a Boston lawyer who is HealthWell's president, said that they were performing a valuable function. HealthWell does not routinely disclose their donors, though Mr. Weiner confirmed Ovation's sponsorship. But Mr. Weiner said that nearly all the money that HealthWell raises comes from drug companies. All of HealthWell's employees work for Covance, which selected Mr. Weiner and HealthWell's other original trustees. Mr. Weine said he hoped to broaden HealthWell's donor base so the foundation was not so dependent on drug companies. Until that happens, the charity may face questions about its motives, he acknowledged. 