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FACE Challenges Logan College

$75,000 Matching Research Grant Largest in Logan's History
Dynamic Chiropractic Staff

The Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education (FACE) has challenged Logan College of Chiropractic with a $75,000 matching funds grant. Under the terms of agreement, Logan must raise $75,000 in cash (not pledges) in order to receive an additional $75,000 from FACE.

The money must be applied toward Logan's Endowment Fund and must be collected by December 15, 1993. These donations would be used for the future growth of Logan College. Now is the chance for all Logan alumni, students and any one else a chance to turn a $100 donation into a $200 donation.

Send your donations to:

Mr. Donald J. McLain
Director of Institutional Advancement
Logan College of Chiropractic
1851 Schoettler Road
Chesterfield, Missouri 63006
(314) 227-2100

November 1993
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