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Laura Laughlin Foundation Supports Hope Happens

The Laura K. Laughlin L6 Brain Injury Foundation made its first grant to support research to fast-track cures for neurological disorders on what would have been Laura Laughlin's 28^th birthday, Dec. 2, 2007.

“Laura's birthday is the perfect time for us to begin funding the collaborative research promoted by Hope Happens to find cures for traumatic brain injury and other devastating and often fatal neurodegenerative disorders,” said Amy Bratton, the foundation’s executive director, who hand-delivered a check for $3,000. “Laura would be delighted that the first grant the foundation has made goes to support cutting-edge research conducted at the Hope Center and that it was made on her birthday.”

Although the gift was less than they had hoped it would be, the foundation trustees expect to continue this support to Hope Happens and increase it. “If we knew we could raise it, we would pledge more now,” she said.  (On right)

The organizations share another link. Dr. David Brody, PhD, MD, who was Laura’s physician and serves as a director of the foundation, is also on the Hope Center Faculty. MORE

 The foundation sponsors golf and running events to raise money. MORE