[Letter from Richard Johnigan to Isaac H. Kempner, March 15, 1967] Page: 1 of 2
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
TEX AS DIVISION, INC.
GALVESTON COUNTY UNIT - 4423 P/ KHOU T.V. BLDG. * SOUTHFIELD 5-9698 * GALVESTON, TEXAS
/ 4..A4L 30 0 March 15, 1967
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Mr. I. H. Kempner
H. Kempner Cotton
U. S. Nat'l Bank Bldg.
Galveston, Texas
Dear Mr. Kempner:
When you consider your company charity budget for 1967 I hope you will find
the following information helpful in making your decision.
1) 50, 000 man-years were lost to cancer last year,
2) Executives and trained workers were lost to industry at the
height of their productivity. The dollar loss is inestimable.
3) The present hospital bill for cancer patients is over forty
million dollars a year.
4) It is estimated 48, 000, 000 Americans will eventually have
cancer unless preventive measures are continually sought.
You can help while this search is going on in three ways:
FIRST: Take a few minutes and read the enclosed pamphlet.
SECOND: Include the American Cancer Society in your charity
budget for a sizeable amount.
THIRD: Have a cancer program for your employees.
You will find this free and comprehensive program on
cancer will fit into your workday operation.
A member of the Crusade Committee will contact you later regarding your
decision. 3
Thank you for you kind consideration.
Sincerely,
chard Johnigan, airman Anthony Matijevich
Galveston County Crusade, 19 7 Co-ChairmanC A NC ER W HWEI T HE
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Johnigan, Richard & Matijevich, Anthony. [Letter from Richard Johnigan to Isaac H. Kempner, March 15, 1967], letter, March 15, 1967; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1436783/m1/1/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.