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.
A Generous Gift...
Dr. William M. Harris, founder and president of the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education in Alpharetta, Georgia, recently donated $100,000 to the National Institute of Chiropractic Research (NICR). The money is earmarked for continued research currently under way at Arizona State University.
Dr. Harris also announced that if the NICR can raise $100,000 for chiropractic research from its members and potential members within the profession by January 15, 1993, that he will make a matching contribution.
Clearly, Dr. Harris feels very strongly that many in chiropractic need to return something to the profession, and he hopes that his gift will challenge and stimulate many DCs to give to benefit chiropractic's future.
Dr. Arlan W. Fuhr, president of the NICR, announced this generous gift from Dr. Harris along with a plea to the chiropractic profession to help with this project by giving $100,000 by January 15, 1993. Dr. Fuhr said, "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity to be able to give a dollar and have another one automatically added to it."
Dr. Fuhr stated he was confident of support from the present NICR membership, but added: "We are small in numbers and will need everyone's help to be able to take advantage of Dr. Harris' generosity."
If you would like to make a contribution to this effort you may send your checks to:
National Institute of Chiropractic Research
115 South Royal St., Suite A-52
Alexandria, VA 22314