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Douglas Cox, DC, DABCO If Dr. Douglas Cox had a motto, it would be “to inspire and encourage others to give forward.” The September 1979 Logan graduate has always maintained a forward-looking philosophy on helping others with the hope that they, in turn, help others too. Over the years, he’s been responsible for countless acts of generosity, such as Logan’s quadrangle fountain—a focal point on the Chesterfield campus—and student scholarships, named after Logan’s faculty members who mentored Dr. Cox as a budding chiropractor, as well as individuals who have left their mark on the chiropractic profession. But his recent $100,000 gift to Logan is more than just a “thank you” to the institution that prepared him for more than 35 years of practice; it’s a call to action. “[The gift] is more about the profession and what we need to do to ensure its future,” said Dr. Cox, who practices in Charlottesville, Va. “We’re still fighting the fight on our own, and there is no endowment in chiropractic. If 1,000 chiropractors gave just $100 a year, we would have a significant endowment for the future. Small donations add up to make larger donations.” Dr. Cox hopes to inspire current and future alumni to support chiropractic, just as he was inspired to give by those who came before him— several of whom were Logan leaders.
“I saw what Logan was doing, the changes they were making, and I wanted to be a part of that,” he said. “I also wanted to help students...there just aren’t a lot of scholarships out there for them.” He was also impressed with how William D. Purser, DC, gave, and how he continues to give back. Dr. Cox said he wants to keep that momentum going. “I’m reaching the end of my practice career, and I’m paying it forward,” he said. “As we look to the future of chiropractic, I want to inspire others to do the same.”
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online at logan.edu/Give or contact Stacey Till, MSEd, at 636-230-1905
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