I am continuing in our family tradition of supporting higher education, especially of gifted individuals who may not have the financial means to attend college. My graduate studies were supported by a teaching assistant grant from the State of Ohio; therefore, I am paying forward by providing scholarship funding for those in financial need.

Someone once wrote that “Giving is not just about making a donation. It’s about making a difference.” My entire career has focused on helping others with speech challenges—getting adults back on their feet with the confidence they need and offering children the tools they need to communicate effectively. My graduate students leave UT with the knowledge they have accumulated to accomplish these goals. Why would I not want to pay this forward to enable others to benefit from our clinic and our knowledge? More... Communication should be the backbone of our lives. Speaking fluently and clearly is not always a given for children or adults. Our clinic addresses these challenges and offers tools to augment deficits, if need be. I am proud to be a part of this clinic and a part of The University of Toledo.

I support the College of Law because the College supported me when I first attended a seminar about a career in law, through the application process, my acceptance, and my three years in the program. In appreciation, I support the College of Law in providing financial support for naming chairs in the McQuade Law Auditorium, the Law Student Gift Fund, and the Dong Lo Yuen Endowed College of Law Library Fund. Special thanks to former Professor Sandra J. Polin and former Assistant Director of Admissions Barbara J. Greely. Why I give? Because I can!