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Charitable Gifts Lead to National Recognition
Winifred Hamilton, Ph.D. Winifred Hamilton, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine and Neurosurgery at BCM, has received significant philanthropic support for her research and outreach on children's environmental health. Those efforts, and by extension the support that made them possible, have now been recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency, which named Hamilton one of 12 winners of its 2008 Children's Environmental Health Champion Award. "I'm honored by this recognition from the EPA," Hamilton said. "The work itself is deeply rewarding. The acknowledgement by the EPA of our efforts is undeniably special and will help with our continuing efforts." The award is given to individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting children from environmental health risks. Hamilton unquestionably fits that description. In addition to conducting environmental health-related research, she has served on the board of directors for the Galveston-Houston Association for Smog Prevention, is a founding member of Mothers for Clean Air and organizes a regional children's environmental health symposium. Approximately half of Hamilton's funding for these efforts comes in the form of private philanthropy. The Houston Endowment in particular has been one of Hamilton's biggest backers, providing funding for her efforts since 2003. This support has helped Hamilton conduct scientific research and enabled her to establish the symposium. The Houston Endowment also supports Mothers for Clean Air, which Hamilton works with in order to reduce air pollution in the Houston-Galveston area. This organization also receives funding from the Brown Foundation. Another backer of Hamilton's work is The Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, which supported Hamilton's research into lead poisoning in Galveston County, Texas. The study found lead poisoning rates in Galveston to be 10 times the national average. Other area groups have provided financial support to interns working with Hamilton to advance environmental health. These organizations include the Environment Texas Leadership Program and the Rice Center for Civic Engagement. "Much of the work we do in the area of children's environmental health is supported by private philanthropic efforts," Hamilton said. "I'm thrilled that these organizations take this issue so seriously and am grateful for their support." |
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