RESEARCH THAT HAS CHANGED THE WORLD THE COOPER INSTITUTE IMPACT REPORT 2020 - 2021
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Tedd Mitchell, MD
Charles Anderson
Texas Tech University System
Bandera Ventures
Brian O. Casey
Thomas W. Codd
Westwood Holdings Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Stephen D. Good
Troy Aikman
Arthur M. Blank
Foley Gardere
Aikman Enterprises
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation and Blank Family of Businesses
Tyler C. Cooper, MD, MPH
Susan Dell
Elmer L. Doty
Cooper Aerobics
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Carlyle Group
Tony Evans, ThD
Ray L. Hunt
James W. Keyes
Drayton McLane, Jr.
Hon. Jeanne L. Phillips
Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship
Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Key Development, LLC
McLane Group
Hunt Consolidated, Inc.
Nina B. Radford, MD
Steven S. Reinemund
Eduardo Sanchez, MD
Cooper Clinic
PepsiCo, Inc. Wake Forest University
American Heart Association
Roger Staubach 15 Partners
THE COOPER INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP
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Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH
Laura F. DeFina, MD, FACP
Kayla Heath
Founder and Chairman Emeritus
President and Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
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LETTER FROM THE BOARD CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT Dear Friends, On March 4, 2021, we celebrated our esteemed founder and colleague Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s 90th birthday. Five decades ago, Dr. Cooper advocated for a new approach to medicine, which focused on disease prevention rather than disease management. In 1970, Dr. Cooper founded The Cooper Institute and commenced the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study (CCLS), which today contains more than 326,000 records from 116,000 individuals representing over 2,200,000 person-years of observation. Dr. Cooper had the foresight to create and maintain this rich repository of health-related data which will enable The Cooper Institute researchers to study important health and wellness questions into the future. This year’s research covered a variety of important topics, including omega-3 fatty acids and prostate cancer as well as alcohol use and fitness. On November 3, 2021, we gathered at the Omni Dallas Hotel for our annual Legacy Celebration to commemorate The Cooper Institute’s 50th anniversary and formally celebrate Dr. Cooper’s birthday. The event was extraordinary and was a testament to Dr. Cooper’s life and work. Guests were uplifted by moving accounts of Dr. Cooper’s accomplishments and entertained by a comedy group which created an impromptu musical inspired by Dr. and Mrs. Cooper’s life, “Cooper: The Musical.” We are grateful to everyone who attended this special event. OTHER EVENTS WHICH HELPED US TO CELEBRATE THIS LANDMARK YEAR INCLUDED:
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Foundation to Fitness Brick Campaign – an opportunity to honor Dr. Cooper and support The Cooper Institute with the purchase of a customized, commemorative brick. Visit our website to order your brick today! Coffee with Cooper – a bimonthly educational online series focused on wellness and self-care. We have been fortunate to have Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Dr. Tyler C. Cooper, Dr. Nina B. Radford, and Dr. Camron Nelson – all from the Cooper Clinic. Stay tuned for future sessions.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 continues to impact our communities – and at The Cooper Institute, we continue to shift our approach to meet the needs of the moment. After a Cooper Institute research study indicated that students were experiencing a significant decrease in physical activity due to challenges associated with the pandemic, The Cooper Institute launched the FitnessGram Playground, a free online portal for educators which offers resources intended to increase access to opportunities for physical activity. Thanks to the FitnessGram Playground, millions of children nationwide have access to quality physical activity and assessment resources. In addition, our youth programs, including the NFL Play 60 FitnessGram Project and Healthy Zone School Program, continue to provide resources and activities to help children stay fit and healthy during the pandemic. We are grateful for your support of The Cooper Institute and wish that all are Well. Into the Future.
Laura F. DeFina, MD, FACP
Tedd Mitchell, MD
President and CEO, The Cooper Institute
Chairman, Board of Trustees, The Cooper Institute
Celebrating 90 years of Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH
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HONORING WILLIAM L. HASKELL, PHD A WORLD EXPERT IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, FITNESS, AND HEALTH
William L. Haskell, PhD received his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his PhD in exercise physiology from the University of Illinois. He served in the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Heart Disease and Stroke Control Program, including as project officer for a National Pilot Study of Physical Activity and Coronary Disease. Mentored by the pioneers in exercise physiology, Bill extended their work and had an eminent career researching a better understanding of the health benefits of physical activity. As a Captain in the USPHS, Bill Haskell met a young Air Force physician, Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, who had a bold idea that exercise was medicine. Lieutenant General Richard Bohannon, United States Air Force surgeon general, and Dr. Haskell supported Dr. Cooper’s establishment of the Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research and the need to provide scientific evidence that physical fitness was associated with better health and longevity. Dr. Haskell was recruited to the faculty at Stanford University School of Medicine and rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Medicine. He is recognized as a world expert in physical activity, fitness, and health. He led a groundbreaking NIH-funded clinical trial demonstrating that multiple risk factor intervention conducted by a multidisciplinary team slowed progression of coronary atherosclerosis.
Among many other honors and awards, in 2008, Bill led a group of scientists in the development of the first national guidelines for physical activity. He is the beloved mentor to many students and trainees who have gone on to successful careers of their own.
David Leonard, Stephen Farrell, Laura DeFina, Kenneth H. Cooper, Tedd Mitchell, Andjelka Pavlovic, Kerem Shuval
AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE, DR. HASKELL BECAME A MEMBER AND EVENTUALLY, THE CHAIR OF THE COOPER INSTITUTE’S SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD. IN THIS ROLE, BILL HELPED GUIDE THE DIRECTION OF THE INSTITUTE’S RESEARCH. Dr. Haskell has been the Senior Scientist for The Cooper Institute and the Cooper Center Longitudinal Study since 2005 and has provided clear direction to the Institute, its Board of Trustees, and its staff on fitness, exercise, and preventive medicine research. His sage and kind presence resonates through the halls of the Institute and in the development of our research studies and plans. His contribution to the success of the Institute’s work is invaluable and will shape our direction Well. Into the Future.
Dr. Haskell has supported the research efforts of The Cooper Institute for more than 50 years. To honor his service, The Cooper Institute dedicated a conference room in his name. Renaming it as the William Haskell, PhD Conference Room. William Haskell, Laura DeFina, Joe DeFina
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THE COOPER INSTITUTE MADE SIGNIFICANT SCIENTIFIC CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2021
The Cooper Institute research team continued to explore the many benefits of living a physically active lifestyle. Some of our most impactful peer-reviewed articles published in 2021 are summarized below.
Keeping Children Healthy during and after COVID-19 Pandemic: Meeting Youth Physical Activity Needs Are children experiencing physical loss during the pandemic? • Of respondents, 79% reported their students were less physically active during school closure. • Significant reductions were observed in weekly requirements for Physical Education with many more schools reporting “no” or “zero” hours required during the pandemic.
Fit and Tipsy? The Interrelationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Alcohol Consumption and Dependence Do athletes drink more? • Results show that highly fit women and men were 2.1 and 1.6 times more likely to consume moderate/heavy amounts of alcohol, respectively. • These findings suggest that health care providers should focus jointly on encouraging physical activity and screening for excessive alcohol consumption.
Association of the Omega-3 Index with Incident Prostate Cancer with Updated Meta-Analysis: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study Are fish-oil supplements related to prostate cancer risk? • The relationship between omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils) and future risk of prostate cancer are controversial. • We found no significant relationship between blood levels of omega-3’s and future prostate cancer risk. These findings were consistent with previous literature examining this topic. • Thus, any concerns regarding increased risk for prostate cancer should not prevent health care professionals from continuing to recommend 1-2 servings/week of non-fried, fatty fish as advised by the American Heart Association and the 2021 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Sitting Time, Physical Activity, and Cognitive Impairment in Midlife and Older Adults Can physical activity counteract the risk of cognitive decline if you sit during most of your waking hours? • Results revealed that physical inactivity and prolonged sitting (three quarters of day) increase the likelihood of cognitive impairment by 27% and 60%, respectively. • Sit less, move more, and remember!
2021 Research Summit In the fall of 2021, The Cooper Institute convened virtually for the Third Annual Prevention Research Summit. Invited investigators included experts in the field of physical activity, fitness, and prevention research from prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Texas Southwestern, University of Texas School of Public Health, and National Institutes of Health. During the Summit, all research experts provided collaborative guidance on the most important prevention and wellness topics for future research.
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ADVOCACY IN MOTION
THE COOPER INSTITUTE CONTINUES TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE WITH LAWMAKERS REGARDING KEY POLICIES THAT WILL HELP ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF THE WORLD. The Cooper Institute has been a key player in the public policy arena throughout the country over the years. Our efforts only strengthened during 2021. This year we made great strides in Texas and Oklahoma advancing policies that will have a lasting effect on the health and wellness of our youth. During the Texas 87th Regular Legislative Session, The Cooper Institute was able to support preservation of the $1.7 million in funding for continued fitness assessment statewide in schools.
Additional wellness topics that we supported included: •
The passage of SB 248, which establishes required permitting for electronic cigarettes as well as implementing significant fines for those retailers selling products to minors.
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Legislation that strengthened the training of all 911 Telecommunicators that handle medical emergency calls to ensure they provide CPR training while assistance arrives.
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Legislation that will improve food security by simplifying the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for seniors and disabled individuals.
The Cooper Institute also worked with partners in Oklahoma to pass HB 2381 out of the House, which will implement an annual physical fitness assessment in grades 3-12. This bill will now be considered during the 2nd Regular Session in February 2022 by the Oklahoma Senate.
March Forth! to Oklahoma - Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH walking the halls with volunteers to share the importance of building a healthier generation now and Well. Into the Future.
Our Governmental Affairs team has been meeting with the Office of the Governor, Lt. Governor, key Senators and numerous Oklahoma City stakeholders, including Dan Little, as well as engaging in key coalitions in an effort to cultivate support for passage and implementation of this proposal during their 2022 session.
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Dan Little
Thank you for another impactful year. If you are interested in engaging with our Healthy Living Advocacy efforts, please contact Joel Romo at jromo@cooperinst.org.
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THE FITNESSGRAM PLAYGROUND WEBSITE OFFERS PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND FITNESS RESOURCES The high prevalence of obesity in U.S. children remains a significant public health problem. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, our research shows that students are experiencing a significant decrease in physical activity due to challenges associated with the pandemic. To combat this, in February 2021, The Cooper Institute launched the FitnessGram Playground, an online site offering thousands of homes and schools access to physical activity and fitness resources. This interactive tool is supported by the NFL Foundation and the United Way of Metropolitan Dallas.
NOW, MILLIONS OF KIDS AND THOUSANDS OF SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE HAVE ACCESS TO THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE RESOURCES: • • • • •
FitnessGram Online Learning Modules Get 60: Fit 4 FitnessGram H.Y.P.E. Break Videos Vol. 2 FitnessGram Activity Tracker App The Cooper Institute’s YouTube Channel FitnessGram PACER Test Remixes! powered by Hip Hop Public Health
HIP HOP PUBLIC HEALTH PARTNERSHIP Utilizing the recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous exercise per day as a framework, The Cooper Institute partnered with New York Citybased nonprofit, Hip Hop Public Health to develop a dance-inspired fitness video series to keep kids and their families active during the pandemic – Get 60: Fit 4 FitnessGram H.Y.P.E. Break Videos Vol. 2. “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with The Cooper Institute to provide communities with free, fun, standards-based resources that lift up spirits and encourage daily physical activity in school or at home,” said Hip Hop Public Health CEO and Executive Director, Lori Rose Benson.
ESSILOR VISION FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP The Cooper Institute partnered with Essilor Vision Foundation (EVF) to bring awareness about the importance of clear vision and physical activity to teachers, school nurses, and school staff by promoting EVF’s “$5,000 Reasons to be a Champion for Sight” sweepstakes.
This partnership allows The Cooper Institute to continue to expand our focus on the health and wellness of the whole child.
FITNESSGRAM ADVISORY BOARD The FitnessGram Advisory Board continues to be at the forefront of scientific discoveries with respect to youth fitness and health outcomes. These efforts are crucial for ensuring that FitnessGram remains the gold standard assessment of health-related physical fitness. Stay tuned for exciting new research coming in 2022. IMPACT REPORT | The Cooper Institute
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STAY HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY ACTIVE. IN SCHOOL, AT HOME OR ANYWHERE. NFL PLAY 60 FITNESSGRAM PROJECT A partnership between the NFL Foundation and The Cooper Institute, was restructured to ensure most effective methods of implementing enabling resources from NFL PLAY 60 partners (e.g. Fuel Up to Play 60, American Heart Association, and NFL FLAG) within participating schools. A primary goal of the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project is to measure the effectiveness of the structured implementation model on youth health, physical fitness, and the school environment. As such, the project focuses on a collective impact model with multiple NFL PLAY 60 partners engaged in improving the lives of youth across the nation. See right column to learn more about the scientific impact of the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project on youth health.
HEALTHY ZONE SCHOOOL PROGRAM A partnership between The Cooper Institute and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, focuses on providing eligible schools with opportunities to implement physical activity and nutrition programs and thereby creating a culture of health within their respective schools. An essential component of the Healthy Zone School Program is the ability to scientifically evaluate its impact through surveys and FitnessGram data. A recently published study showed that as teachers’ perceived success of programming increases the likelihood of youth achieving the Healthy Fitness Zone for Aerobic Capacity also increases.
NFL PLAY 60 FITNESSGRAM PROJECT IMPACT. YOUTH LIFESTYLE BEHAVIORS Physical inactivity and poor nutrition are major public health issues contributing to high rates of childhood obesity, Type II Diabetes, and later life cardiovascular disease and cancer. • Only about 24% of children and youth 6-17 years of age are meeting physical activity guideline recommendations (≥60 minutes/day of moderate to vigorous activity on ≥5 days/week). • Approximately 60% and 90% of youth are not consuming the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables, respectively.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT Since 2019, the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project team worked closely with NFL Clubs, NFL PLAY 60 partner organizations, and regional school districts to support more than 450 schools across the nation to participate in this robust program. The overarching goal of the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project is to assist schools in providing healthy lifestyle resources and sustainable programming to their students, families, educators, and the greater community.
SCIENTIFIC IMPACT: 2019 - 2020 SCHOOL YEAR The annual scientific evaluation found that the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project continued to reach a large number of students across the nation during the 2019 – 2020 school year. Programmatic surveys revealed healthful school environment trends: • Increase in school wellness committees. • Increase in faculty wellness and physical activity programs. • Increase in healthy nutrition promotions. In addition to surveys, teachers conducted the FitnessGram assessment in 314 schools resulting in ~100,000 students tested with the following findings: • Significant improvement in aerobic capacity and musculoskeletal fitness. • Maintainence of BMI levels. These preliminary findings are of particular importance as schools participating in the NFL PLAY 60 FitnessGram Project continued to effectively implement programming and improve the health of their students even in the face of a pandemic.
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Fred R Meyer
FORMER FOUNDING TRUSTEE AND CEO, FRED MEYER HAD A PASSION FOR FITNESS AND HEALTHY LIVING. In his unwavering dedication to The Cooper Institute, Fred left a bequest of $1 million to lay the foundation for the Meyer Society Planned Giving program, inspiring others to build an endowment into a sustaining legacy of life-changing research and education. It was important to Fred for our country to improve childhood fitness levels and reduce the financial and physical burden of diabetes, heart disease and age-related decline.
HE FELT STRONGLY THAT THE WORK BEING DONE AT THE COOPER INSTITUTE WOULD HAVE A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING IMPACT ON GENERATIONS TO COME. To join the Meyer Society or start a conversation and explore planned giving opportunities for you and your family, contact Sophia Stoller at 972-341-3230 or sstoller@cooperinst.org.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES MEYER SOCIETY PLANNED GIVING For more than 50 years, The Cooper Institute has provided the science behind the philosophy that exercise is medicine and shown the world the positive effects that health and fitness have on our quality of life.
MEYER SOCIETY PLANNED GIVING
Your planned gift is an invaluable resource for The Cooper Institute in our mission to change the face of health care around the world through the power of preventive research, education and advocacy.
COFFEE WITH COOPER Coffee with Cooper is a virtual series that focuses on taking control of your health and working toward a healthier future. This program presents up-to-date health and wellness information and offers suggestions for healthier living based on proven science. To register for the latest Coffee with Cooper virtual series, visit Cooperinstitute.org.
BRICK CAMPAIGN Bricks may be purchased by an individual, group (single or multiple families) or corporation in support of Dr. Cooper’s Foundation to Fitness campaign.
Purchase your brick today at: CooperInstitute.org/ Foundationtofitness
All proceeds from the purchase of these bricks benefit The Cooper Institute, 501(c)(3), which provides health-changing research and education to allow each of us to live Well. Into the Future.
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STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION Year Ended June 30, 2021
STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AND CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
(with comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2020)
Year Ended June 30, 2021 (with comparative totals for the year ended June 30, 2020)
2021 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $710,629 Accounts receivable 315,588 Prepaids and deposits 106,230 Property and equipment, net 3,771,612 Beneficial interest in investments held by community foundation 15,771,422 TOTAL ASSETS
2020 $191,129 165,126 104,454 4,128,614 12,682,577
20,675,481
$17,271,900
$123,036 173,675 504,700 565,150 1,366,561
94,755 133,619 388,000 557,420 1,173,794
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES NET ASSETS Without donor restrictions With donor restrictions Total Net Assets TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$4,625,523 14,683,397 19,308,920
$4,544,832 11,553,274 16,098,106
$20,675,481
$17,271,900
NET ASSETS & PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND Permanent Endowment Fund
SUPPORT AND REVENUE Contributions and grants, net Epidemiology and clinical application Youth fitness Rental income
$1,485,908 68,595 1,908,377 507,893
$1,521,411 64,126 2,099,880 515,727
Special Event Net special event revenue Total support and revenue
$3,970,773
691,612 $4,892,756
236,164 1,039,175 2,126,726 $3,402,065
471,814 1,203,115 2,703,743 $4,378,672
1,371,482 186,088 1,557,570
1,529,165 260,654 1,789,819
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$6,168,491
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4,233,622
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3,244,760
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16,098,106
17,166,181
(33,946)
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Program services Public education Research Youth education Total program services Supporting services Management and general Fundraising Total supporting services Total program and supporting expenses Change in net assets from operating activities NON-OPERATING INCOME Other income Gain on extinguishment of debt Income from beneficial interest in investments held by community foundation Change in net assets from non-operating income
$19, 308,920
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
16,098,106
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NET ASSETS, beginning of year Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle NET ASSETS, end of year
$19,308,920 $16,098,106
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18,964,691
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2020
EXPENSES
LIABILITIES Accounts payable Accrued payroll Note payable Deferred revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES
Total Net Assets
2021
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FY 2018
FY 2019
FY 2010
FY 2021
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT. $100,000+ Orville C. Rogers (1917- 2019) Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Troutt
$50,000 - $99,999 Cooper Complete Nutritional Supplements Roger and Marianne Staubach The Rainwater Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999 Dr. David and Jo Cooper Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cooper Steve and Gail Reinemund
$10,000 - $24,999 Troy Aikman Preston and Caroline Butcher Brian and Meredith Casey Thomas and Shelly Codd Elmer and Sandra Doty Lyda Hill Norma K. Hunt HEB/ Central Market Drayton and Elizabeth McLane Charlotte and Gil Minor Drs. Tedd and Janet Mitchell Robert Palmer Dr. E. Grace Pilot The Rosewood Foundation
$1,000 - $9,999 Aileen & Jack Pratt Foundation Chuck Anderson Leonard and Nancy Anglis Amy Meyer Barrentine Allan and Ellen Barry Michael and Linda Bourland Dr. Gary and Shiela Cook Joe and Laura DeFina Dr. Phillip and Evelyn Dowdle Charlie Duke Robin Fish Scott Fish William Gayden Dr. Larry and LaDawn Gibbons Douglas Hawthorne Robert Hogan Amy Johnson Thomas N.P. Johnson III Phil Martz Tom McDougal John Metz Dr. Mike and Debi Moses Dr. Camron E. Nelson Chuck Norris John Norris
Neil and Pat O’Brien Margot Perot Dr. Nina B. Radford Leslie Sansone Dr. Carolyn K. Schroeder Louis Siracusa Jenny and Jeff Staubach Scott Turner Bob and Pat Walker Dr. Rick Wilson
$999 - 500 Dr.Christopher Abel Donald and Janie Bowles James Burkhalter Dr. Tyler and Angie Cooper Ralph Cox Stephen and Becky Good Priscilla Hagstrom Stephen Hall David Herbert Dr. Marilu D. Meredith Jaime Montemayor Rhett Mullis Patrick J. Riordan Joel Romo Richard Stein Clifford Teinert
$499 - UNDER Albertsons/ Safeway Amazon Smile Stephanie Ashenfelter Karen Austin Ursula Banzhaf Amanda Bartley Lorlene Beck Kevin Bell Lynn Bergman Bill Harris Peggy Blalock Keith Blue Ralph and Betty Boone John Booth James Bowers Kari Brandenburg Donald Brauning Bob Brown Montie Brown Tom Brown Toni Burt James Campbell-Quick Eunis Christensen udson Lockett III Ray Cole John Coleman Roberta Corbett Susan Criddle April Crommett Ronald Crosby Beverly Dannis Joseph Decosimo
Robert Dell George Derr Elizabeth Disch Mark Donovan Kimberly Doumen Emmett Driggers Jeanne Dunlap Tony Eckwood Ann Edlund David Evans Facebook Shelley Fey Margaret Filingeri Carl Fischer Hollye Fisk Jodie Flannery Brittney Floyd Jay Fountain Lisa Fox Amber Freeland George Jr. Gey Wanda Gifford-Reid Mark Gray H.J. Greenlee Kendra Grzywinski Anna Haydock Kayla Heath Joel Hedge Ruth Heidrich Leroy Howard John Robert Hudspeth Tom Hulsey Dominic Jimenez Carmel Johnson Edward Johnson Jr. Edward Johnson III Bob Johnston Ruth Ann Johnstone Helen Kaporis Wilson Kettles Claire Kinzy Patti Knott Kroger Margaret Kurzman Barbara Landry Marty Leonard Gregory Lester Catherine Lindberg Hudson Lockett III Jay Lofland Karen Lunquist William Mabrey Darius Maggi David Maron Scarlett Massine Becky Matthews Mike Maxwell Marcie McDonald David McNellis Chuck Meadows Carol Meyers Joanne Meyers Saran Mitchell Susan Moen Lori Moore Carl Moravitz
Jim and Melba Morrow Jack Moskal Carol Murphy Tom Muse Ian Mutswiri Mary Margaret Nagle Breanna Natale Joanne Natale Louis Neeb Robert Nelson Rob M. Nelson Jr. Byron Newby Houston Nichols Steve Oberfeld Chris Olson Debra Parlington Andjelka Pavlovic Marie Phillips Shirley Phillips Mack Pitts Cynthia Pladziewicz William and Caroyln Rau Thomas Redmond Richard Reising Mary Reitano Bernard and Marcy Robinowitz Melanie Rogers Sheila Rose Jani Salyers Dr. Eduardo Sanchez Carol Seay David Shao Ginny Shead Michael Shonka Leslie Simms Carla Smith Karin Sodergren Eugene M. Sommerfelt Robert Sommerfelt Lynn Stiles Sophia Stoller Shannon Strickland Shelley Stull-Coffee Marsha Swartz David Terre Bette Thibeault Marie Thomas Pollye Tillman Judith Tindall Robert Tremain Jim Tunney Charles T. Tutt George Underwood US Retailers, LLC Georgina Vint Ginnny Shead Holly A.White Dr. James and Nannette Williams Susan Wisch Myron Witt Nancy Wolff Dr. Beth Wright Linus D. Wright Michelle York Dr. Henry S. Zaytoun, Sr. Roger Zessin
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LEGACY CELEBRATION Honoring Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
Dan Sterling, Debbie Morren, Berkley, Tenley & T.J. Estes
Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH and Millie Cooper
On November 4th, The Cooper Institute hosted its annual Legacy Celebration at the Omni Hotel in downtown Dallas. We were proud to celebrate The Cooper Institute’s 50th Anniversary and reflect on the five decades of the Institute’s groundbreaking research, education and advocacy efforts and to honor the 90-year legacy of Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH. He has devoted his life to improving the health and well-being of the Dallas community and the world.
Clark & Kai Cooper with Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
WE WANT TO THANK EVERYONE WHO JOINED US FOR MAKING OUR LEGACY CELEBRATION SUCH A SUCCESSFUL AND MEMORABLE EVENING FOR THE COOPER INSTITUTE. We continue to be amazed by the generosity and consistent support. The Institute is pleased to share with you that this year’s event fundraised over $600,000 to support the work of The Cooper Institute.
Nancy Ann Hunt, Thomas W. Codd, Hon. Jeanne L. Phillips
THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS ALLOWS THE COOPER INSTITUTE TO CONTINUE GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF LIFE-CHANGING PROGRAMS THAT WILL ALLOW THE WORLD TO LIVE WELL. INTO THE FUTURE. 20
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Tedd & Janet Mitchell, Millie & Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper
Margot & Jim Keyes, Lyda Hill, Carole & Scott Murray
Emcee Shelly Slater
Bob & Pat Walker, Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper, Stan Richards
Yvette Henderson, Dr. Nina Radford, Dr. Tony Evans, Elizabeth Cannings
Dr. Chris Abel, Dr. Shawn Abel, Ray Hunt
Roger & Marianne Staubach, Dr. Kenneth & Millie Cooper
Dawn & Rick Olivanes, Darren & Stephanie Whitworth
Tom Collingwood, Tedd Mitchell, Roger Reynolds
Chris Geno, Kayla Heath
Dr. John Poteet, Dr. Larry Gibbons, Mrs. Shirley Poteet
Dr. Kenneth H. Cooper honored by Legacy Celebration guests
Fitness is a journey, not a destination; you must continue for the rest of your life. Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH
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