On Monday, September 25, 2006, TIAA-CREF’s Chairman and CEO Herb Allison presented the 2006 United Hospital Fund Distinguished Community Service Award to Henry “Hank” Carter. Mr. Carter is the founder of Wheelchair Charities Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for paraplegic and quadriplegic patients at Coler-Goldwater Specialty Hospital and Nursing Facility. The award recognizes Mr. Carter’s 33 years of committed generosity to the patients at the Hospital.
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