WESTERN LIONS
EAR FOUNDATION
"SO ALL MAY HEAR"
EAR FOUNDATION
"SO ALL MAY HEAR"
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WESTERN LIONS
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| Jim Boswell, CEO, Dr. Howard House and Jan Doak, EVP Development (right) thank Capp Loughboro, Secretary/Treasurer for the Western Lions Ear Foundation gift of $250,000. to the Institute's endowment fund. |
Los Angeles, CA ---The Western Lions Ear Foundation (WLEF), a long-time supporter of the House Ear Institute, recognized the Institute’s 50th anniversary by contributing $250,000 to the Endowment Fund. Capp Loughboro, founding member and Secretary-Treasurer of the WLEF, (comprised of Lions International clubs from California and Nevada that support hearing health issues) presented the check to the Institute’s Founder, Howard P. House, MD, Chief Executive Officer James D. Boswell, and Janet W. Doak, Executive Vice President of Development. The gift is recognized by a commemorative plaque naming the Children’s Auditory Research and Evaluation (CARE) Center research wing for the Western Lions Ear Foundation.
For the past twenty years, the WLEF has supported a wide variety of projects at the pioneering research center, including patient care, the early cochlear implant program, hearing aid development and the auditory brain stem implant. The endowment supports the work of scientists who are investigating the development and maturation of the auditory system as well as a study that evaluates methods of testing the hearing of newborns.
The non-profit Institute is internationally recognized as one of the finest hearing research and education centers in the world. It is dedicated to improving the lives of people who have hearing and balance disorders. The Institute scientists continue to seek ways to develop better methods for evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation and advance the knowledge of these findings through education and training.
What a wonderful holiday treat to receive the Lions $251,163.67 endowment gift in December! The fund transfer itself proved a little challenging but I think the result is something we all can take pride in. The partnership between the Institute and the Lions is longstanding and productive. Together we have made some great strides on behalf of the hearing impaired. This endowment ensures that our partnership will continue to prosper. Thank you and all of the Lions who made this possible.
We have recognized this exceptional commitment to the Institute with a plaque in our Children’s Center. I am looking forward to having you here soon for an official dedication so we can express our gratitude to the Lions in person.
In the meantime, we will keep you informed about the work you so generously are supporting. I know Jan sent you an update in December but I can add a few notes. Of the more than 1,400 children who visited the CARE Center in 1996, thirty-four received cochlear implants - a dramatic increase from the 1995 total of 13 implants. Our Cell and Molecular Biology Department is preparing to pursue the development of a vaccine for otitis media and to establish an Intravital Imaging Center for the study of living tissue rather than prepared specimens. Our education program is fully subscribed, attracting physicians from all over the world.
Again, Capp, my thanks for this recent gift and for all the Lions have done and continue to do for the Institute. Your support means so much to us.
Sincerely yours,
/S/ John W. House
John W. House, M.D.
President