Will Rogers Institute

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off the 2009 Summer Theatrical Fund-raising Campaign for the Will Rogers Institute. Help us win the fight against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by donating your spare change or purchasing a special combo pack at movie theaters this summer.

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COPD AWARENESS

COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) is a serious lung disease that, over time, makes it hard to breathe. It is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States and causes serious, long-term disability. The number of people with COPD is increasing. More than 12 million people are currently diagnosed with COPD and an additional 12 million likely have the disease and don't even know it.

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COPD: Are you at risk?
Breathing Better with a COPD Diagnosis

How We Help: Pulmonary Partnerships

Dr. Peter Agre, University Professor and Director at John Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, Bloomberg School of Public Health, is the second recipient of a prestigious $50,000 prize from the Will Rogers Institute.

WRI Neonatal Ventilator &
Pulmonary Program

For 2009, the Will Rogers Institute committed $400,000 in grants for neonatal intensive care. The money will provide much needed equipment such as critical airway carts, Neopuff™infant resuscitators, incubators, inhaled nitric oxide therapy technology and Omni Beds to the following hospitals:

Tony Kerasotes, President and CEO of Kerasotes Theatres, visits the NICU unit at Sinai Children's Hospital.

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2009 Neonatal Grant Recipients

Neonatal Ventilator & Pulmonary Grant Program
Grant Program Application (PDF)

HUMANITARIAN NEWSLETTER

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ABOUT THE WILL ROGERS INSTITUTE

Will Rogers has long been famous for his roles in popular movies and films. We all remember his charismatic style and the way he seemed to embrace the characters he played.

More important than all of this is the role that he continues to play in the lives of thousands of people throughout the world. His legacy lives on through the Will Rogers Institute, that was founded soon after his tragic death in 1935. The Institute is making strides every day in understanding, treating, and curing pulmonary diseases and disorders. Learn More

Will Rogers' Quote
"There ain’t nothing to life but satisfaction."

Will Rogers Resources
Will Rogers Museum
www.willrogers.com

Ranch Foundation
www.willrogersranchfoundation.org

State Park
www.parks.ca.gov

Saranac Village at Will Rogers
www.saranacvillage.com

70th Anniversary Special on the Will Rogers Museum
www.tulsaworld.com/willrogers