What a week it has been! It’s literally been raining more than the wet stuff in North Texas. Philanthropy has been showering all over the place, and today was no different.
Real estate developer/banker Mike A. Myers presented a sweetheart gift of $2M to Texas Woman University’s stroke center.
It was back in 1992 that TWU established the center to provide specialized treatment free-of-charge, thanks to grants and contributions, for patients who experience a stroke or head injury. The center also conducts research and training for TWU graduate students.
Mike’s gift will be “used to support a variety of operations, including research and patient services, which include adding bilingual clinicians and programming and expanding services to include hearing assessments and treatment directed at improving feeding and swallowing.”
According to Stroke Center Director Jyutika Mehta, PhD., “We will [now] be able to grow significantly and support many more individuals and families who need neuro-rehabilitative support, assist those from bilingual backgrounds and continue to support those who are uninsured and underinsured. Additionally, this will allow the center to train many more students in cutting-edge, clinical and research-based protocols.”
In a show of appreciation for this game-changing gift, the Texas Woman’s University System Board of Regents has renamed the center in honor of Mike — the Mike A. Myers Stroke Center.
In making the announcement, TWU System Board of Regents Chair Stacie McDavid said, “Mike Myers has a generous spirit and has dedicated his life to improving lives and strengthening communities. His gift today further demonstrates his desire to see others soar.”
Upon hearing about the announcement, Mike responded by saying, “This extraordinary center is a lifeline to the Dallas community and provides a critical service to so many patients who otherwise may not be able to afford this level of treatment. It is personally gratifying to see centers such as these improve the lives of others.”
Anyone who has suffered a stroke or head trauma themselves — or perhaps seen it happen to a loved one — knows how vital it is to have research and treatment to cope and overcome the challenges presented.
* Photo credit: Texas Woman's University
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