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Two New Endowment Funds Established
Submitted by Jacqueline H. Smith, Chair, SOT Endowment Fund Board
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Dr. Harry W. Hays
(1909–2001) |
Since early spring, SOT has established two new Endowment Funds, the Harry W. Hays Memorial Fund and the Dharm V. Singh Carcinogenesis Award Fund. We are excited to announce that the Harry W. Hays Memorial Fund was established as a new specific purpose endowment fund in May 2009. Dr. Harry W. Hays (1909–2001) was a founder of the Society of Toxicology and the Society’s fourth President (1964–1965). Dr. Hays also played a vital role in documenting the history of the Society through its first 25 years. In 1961, on the occasion of the founding of the Society, Dr. Hays foresaw bright promise ahead, both for toxicology as a learned profession and for the Society as a body of scientists of widely diverse interests working together for the advancement of the science of toxicology and the promotion of a better and safer environment. The creation of this fund was initiated by Dr. Hays’ nephew, William C. Hays, Esquire, who has served as SOT’s legal counsel for 48 years. Proceeds from the fund will be used annually to further the objectives of either or both the Society’s Education Fund or SOT Priority Fund as determined by the SOT Council and, to the extent feasible, benefiting objectives that will be identified as having been funded by the Harry W. Hays Memorial Fund.
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Dharm V. Singh |
The Dharm V. Singh Carcinogenesis Award Fund was created in April 2009 with another generous contribution by Dharm Singh in memory of his wife, Sita Singh. Proceeds from this Fund will be used to encourage students and postdoctoral fellows to pursue careers in research that will lead to a better understanding of the causes of cancer and improved diagnosis and treatment of this disease. This Fund is aligned with the Carcinogenesis Specialty Section.
During this past year, the Endowment Fund grew from 19 to 24 specific purpose funds in addition to the 4 general purpose funds.
On behalf of the SOT Endowment Fund Board and the entire Society, we thank all contributors to the SOT Endowment Fund. The commitment expressed through your generosity, especially during this challenging economic time, will help nurture the Society’s second half century of achievement in advancing the science of toxicology.
For your 2009–2010 contributions, please note that the Endowment Fund Donor Form is now much easier to use. The form has more “white space” making it much easier to read in either the printed or on-line version. The on-line version can be saved in an electronic form and also has great drop-down selection options and links to definitions of specific and general purpose funds. Check it out and make a donation!
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