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November 3 - 10, 2023 - Dayton Weekly News
November 3 - 10, 2023
Sinclair Community College Recognizing Respiratory Care Students and Faculty for their Vital Roles in Providing Critical Care
.Sinclair Community College is celebrating and recognizing respiratory care students and faculty for the critical roles they play in patient care. The recognition is part of National Respiratory Care Week from October 22-28, 2023. This year’s theme is Respiratory Therapy: Our Passion, Our Purpose. Sinclair’s Respiratory Care program was founded in 1971 by Duane Gardner, with the first 18 graduates receiving their Associate of Applied Science Degrees in Respiratory
Care in 1973. Over the past five years, 118 students have graduated with associate degrees from Sinclair’s Respiratory Care program. “Sinclair Community College is immensely proud of our respiratory care students and faculty and their dedication
to improving the lives of patients," said Sanja B. Keller, Program Director/ Department Chair for Sinclair’s Respiratory Care Program. “Sinclair’s respiratory care graduates receive exceptional education and clinical experiences that prepare them for meaningful and re-
warding careers.” The COVID-19 global pandemic and the growth in the middle-aged and elderly population are leading to an increased incidence of respiratory conditions. As a result, the demand for respiratory therapists continues Continued on Page 5
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, one name rises above the rest, captivating his audience with ground breaking contributions to tech innovation. Kémosiri A’akhutera has a pioneering spirit and an insatiable thirst. Kemo, (pronounced as 'kay-mo,') redefines the very essence of technological advancement, Kémosiri A’akhutera with a brilliant mind and practicality. He fearthat dances effortlessly lessly explores uncharted between imagination territories in the pursuit of
technological excellence. Kemo stands tall as a pillar and key to the city of Dayton. Born and raised in the neighborhood of Five Oaks Manor, Kemo always possessed aniness that sets him apart. At only 17 years old, he embarked on a journey to develop his personal goals, greatly influenced by his teacher in a program called ABLE. That teacher, Dr. Boikai Twe, served as a mentor figure
that enlightened Kemo to our complex world. This early experience fueled Kemo's passion for making a difference. Just like many of his friends, Kemo finished high school, and he was set to go to Tuskegee University (TU). Formerly known as the Tuskegee Institute, TU is a private, historically black landgrant university in Tuskegee, Alabama. It is a U.S. News Top 5 ranked hisContinued on Page 2
From Cultural Legacy to Bold Future: The Ultimate Afrocentric Blueprint
The Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra Concert Dedicated to the Cinematic Soundtrack Superstar John Williams
TROY, OH (October 26, 2023) – The Arbogast Performing Arts Center (APAC), located at 500 S. Dorset Rd. in Troy, OH, presents the fourth concert of its 2023-2024 Season on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 7:00 pm, when the Miami Valley Symphony Orchestra fills the theater with movie magic as they pay tribute to the Music of John Williams. In a career that spans over six decades, John Williams has become one of America’s most
accomplished and successful composers for film and concert stage. Williams has astounded movie-going audiences and
Hollywood insiders alike, the movies, John Williams composing the music and most definitely brings the serving as music director MAGIC! for well over one hundred And the magic of his films. When it comes to Continued on Page 3
Vol. 29, Issue 48
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Getting to Know The Dayton Foundation and It’s Free Service that Makes Giving Easier
By Nakia Lipscomb, Senior Director, Development You’ve heard the saying, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” As someone who recently joined The Dayton Foundation as the senior director of development, I’ll admit this concept has resonated with me on occasion. Fortunately for me, I had the pleasure of working with The Dayton Foundation in my previous job, so I have a solid knowledge of its wide array of charitable giving vehicles. This is not necessarily the case for many Greater Daytonians, who indicated in a recent survey that although they know of the Foundation and its good work in the community, there’s still a population who know very little about our services and how we help you help others. You may have heard of, or are using, our free service that helps you make the most of your charitable dollars, the Charitable Checking Account. We encourage you to share your knowledge about the CCA with others, as it’s a free and easy way to get introduced to the Foundation and its services. With a CCA, you can streamline your giving online anywhere in the United States and internationally, access your account information at any time and simplify your recordkeeping. You also can take advantage of added support from our knowledgeable staff, who can help you identify and verify nonprofit organizations and causes that align with your charitable goals. One thing that has impressed me about The Dayton Foundation is there is a place for everyone here. A common misconception is that only high-net-worth individuals have funds with us, but that is not a true statement or representative of our more than 4,000 fund holders. Because CCAs carry no fees and no mini-
mum, individuals from all walks of life are able to open a fund to support causes important to them. Anyone can be a philanthropist even if you have a modest amount to give and want to help others. Another advantage of the CCA Service is when the markets are experiencing volatility. By donating appreciated stock into your account, you can avoid capital gains tax and free up additional dollars to support nonprofit organizations important to you. With a CCA, you also can make a two- or three-year bunched contribution to your fund and take the itemized deduction in the year you gifted your contribution to your Foundation account. “Bunching” is an attractive strategy because you can accrue tax deductions that exceed the standard deduction in the year most advantageous to you and distribute the funds to charities over multiple years. With the end of the year approaching, now is a great time to think about how you can maximize your charitable giving and encourage others to do the same. We invite you to learn more at "https:// www.daytonfoundation.org/ccaserv.html" daytonfoundation.org/ intheknow, then help others be in the “know” by spreading the word about the CCA Service. Please reach out to me or Michelle Lovely, senior vice president of Development and Donor Services, at (937) 222-0410. We’re happy to discuss with you the options and deadlines to complete your yearend giving, as well as how to maximize your support for those causes and charities your care about most.
The community is encouraged to “keep walking” by donating to one of the local Walks, teams or individuals at alz.org/ walkmiamivalley. Contributions can be made through December 31, 2023. “Our annual Walks ensure that more than 220,000 Ohioans living with Alz h e i m e r ’s , and their 493,000 caregivers currently fighting this devastating disease receive the support they
desperately need,” Menchen said. According to the Alzheimer's Association “2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures, more than 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease — a leading cause Continued on Page 7
Miami Valley Raises Over $412,000 During Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's
Miami Valley area residents participating in five local Walk to End Alzheimer’s® events raised more than $412,000 to provide care, support and services of the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter that are available free to the community. “We had a tremendous showing of generous residents, families, businesses and individuals who are passionate about ending Alzheimer's disease at our local Walks,” said Chia Menchen, Senior Walk Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Cincinnati and Miami Valley Chapters. “As we enter a new era of
treatment, the funds raised will provide needed care, programs and services locally, as well as advance research toward methods of prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, and, eventually, a cure.” As of Oct. 27, $412,508 of this year’s fundraising goal of $690,000 has been raised by 2,041 participants who walked 4,935 miles during local events that concluded with the Springfield/ Urbana Walk on Oct. 14.
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