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"CMC’s alumni hold many of the most prominent faculty, research, surgical, and clinical positions in the world." - LESLEY STAHL, GALA EMCEE AND CBS BROADCAST JOURNALIST
Foundation Hosts Uplifting Humanity-Themed Gala to Shine Light on the Selfless Achievements of CMC Founder, Dr. Ida Scudder
I
t was an evening highlighted by the
demonstrated a true commitment to his
CMC’s U.S. Nursing and Medical alumni,
presence of CBS Broadcast Journalist,
promise that “Charity would be the soul of
but also by many members of the Scudder
Lesley Stahl, and NPR's award-
the work at CMC” and that the hospital’s
family, the faith-based community, and
winning legal affairs correspondent,
staff would provide “compassionate,
friends of the Foundation from varying
Nina Totenberg. At the Foundation’s
Christ-centered, holistic, cost-effective,
walks of life. All seemed to enjoy the
2022 Gala, we paid tribute to U.S.
and high-quality medical care”. History
Ambassador-at-Large
evening’s festivities. (continued on page 4)
Global
has shown that every CMC director that
Women’s Issues, Melanne Verveer,
followed Dr. Ida Scudder remained true
with the Foundation’s “2022 Dr. Ida
to the ethos she ingrained into the fabric
Scudder
of CMC, but none more successfully and
Women’s
for
Empowerment
Award”. Ambassador Verveer’s is a remarkable story highlighted by her tireless efforts to address the dire human rights situation in Afghanistan and her ongoing commitment to countless woman's empowerment issues resulting in “sustainable” social and economic improvement. The Foundation also recognized CMC Director, Dr. John Victor Peter, with its first ever "Healthcare Leadership Award". During his tenure as Director, Dr. Peter
faithfully than Dr. Peter. The
gala
attendees
were
also
entertained by the music of a cappella to performing a collection of songs
“The Challenge & Charm of Research with the People ”
performed from their own repertoire,
ORATION BY DR. ABHAY BANG
group, Backtrack Vocals, who in addition
sang the “CMC College Song” to the delight of the alumni (and other guests) in attendance. The event was not only well attended by the Foundation’s board members and
CMC was delighted to honor Drs. Abhay and Rani Bang at its 11th annual Dr. Ida S. Scudder Humanitarian Oration. Read more on page 3.