Terry and Laura Holland

Why We Support DDC Clinic’s Mission

We have lived in Geauga County for more than 35 years. Like many others, we worked outside the county and had little involvement with local entities.

Frankly, we had never heard of DDC Clinic until I participated in Leadership Geauga Class of 2020. Seeing the excellent work being done to support the Amish community triggered our initial giving.

We were subsequently invited to a donor day held at the clinic. The day included a tour of the clinic and the lab – we were certainly impressed by both the research and treatment aspects of the clinic.

We’re both somewhat “science nerds” and have actively been involved in research, although not medical, in our careers. I obtained my doctorate in civil engineering from a major research university. My wife, Laura, worked as a research librarian during much of our time here in Ohio. Thus, we both have an appreciation of the hard work and dedication required to produce meaningful results.

In addition to the incredible contributions DDC Clinic is making to the wellbeing of the local Amish families suffering from genetic diseases, we’re further impressed by other aspects of the work being done.

First, the research is applied immediately to patients through the treatment side of the work. Second, treatment and counseling are provided at minimal cost to patients. Third, the clinic provides assistance not only to those in Geauga County but worldwide. Finally, the clinic is making their work widely available by publishing in the appropriate journals.

As we’ve learned more about the clinic’s activities, we’ve been convinced to continue our contributions and our participation with the clinic.

We donate to DDC Clinic because they have an incredibly important mission, and they carry it out extremely well.

 

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