Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Universal Chiropractic Foundation Holds Fundraiser
Attorney William Weber (center) won the Universal Chiropractic Foundation's fundraising car giveaway. Dr. Gary DiBenedetto, event coordinator, is at right.
On January 26th, the Universal Chiropractic Foundation (UCF) Inc., a non-profit group dedicated to providing free chiropractic care to children under 13, had its first annual fundraising car giveaway (see "Champion of the Children" in "DC" March 11, 1994). The lucky winner, William Weber Esq., is a strong supporter of chiropractic and currently representing several DCs in an HMO antitrust lawsuit.
The foundation is raising funds that will build a central headquarters for the organization. For more information or to make donations, contact the Universal Chiropractic Foundation Inc., c/o Dr. Todd Herold, DC, 777 West End Avenue Suite 1B, New York, NY 10025, telephone (212) 662-7719.
Logan Gets a Grant Challenge
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma has offered a $20,000 grant challenge to Logan College of Chiropractic which is contingent upon the college reaching a $300,000 campaign goal by July 31, 1995. The $300,000 goal was prompted by an earlier $60,000 grant challenge to Logan from the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education (FACE).
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation was established in 1948 by the late John E. and Lottie Mabee, both natives of Missouri. The Foundation is one of the top 40 major foundations in the U.S. with assets of over one-half billion dollars.