Author Topic: HUGE Gift to Marshall (Read 896 times)

herdfan429 · « **on:** July 20, 2011, 05:27:58 PM »

Thank you very much to the Cline family. They donated 5 million to the sports medicine research center.

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The Cline Family Foundation has announced a gift of $5 million to Marshall University to establish an endowment to support new faculty and scientists in the university’s planned sports medicine translational research center, according to a release from the university.

The Cline Family Foundation was established by Christopher Cline, a successful coal operator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. A native of southern West Virginia, Cline attended Marshall. He announced the gift Monday evening at a fundraising event he hosted at his home in Beckley.

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herd2win · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:47:33 PM »

That is a great gift that all of us MU alums are thankful for....thank you Cline family. Your gift will keep on giving for many years.

biggreenarms · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2011, 05:51:57 PM »

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HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The Cline Family Foundation has announced a gift of $5 million to Marshall University to establish an endowment to support new faculty and scientists in the university’s planned sports medicine translational research center.

The Cline Family Foundation was established by Christopher Cline, a successful coal operator, entrepreneur and philanthropist. A native of southern West Virginia, Cline attended Marshall. He announced the gift Monday evening at a fundraising event he hosted at his home in Beckley.

“A true son of Marshall University, Chris Cline is committed to giving back to this state and to helping our university build a cutting-edge sports medicine research program that will serve the people of West Virginia and our region through discoveries, which advance our understanding of neuromusculoskeletal injuries – their prevention, recovery and intervention modalities to accelerate therapeutic outcomes.,” said Marshall University President Stephen J. Kopp. “On behalf of the entire Marshall University family, I extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to the Cline Family Foundation for this generous donation to our beloved institution.”

The donation has been matched through the state’s “Bucks for Brains” West Virginia Research Trust Fund, for a total benefit to Marshall of $10 million.

Translational sports medicine is an interdisciplinary area that blends basic science in tissue growth and repair, gene expression, and nanotechnology with biomechanics and physiology to address current challenges in sports medicine. The focus of Marshall’s new translational sports medicine research program will be addressing those challenges across the continuum—from the researcher to patient treatment.

The sports medicine translational research center will be located in the multipurpose indoor practice complex planned as part of a $30 million upgrade to Marshall’s athletic facilities. The center will afford athletes the opportunity to participate in advancing state-of-the art care.

“This incredibly generous gift from the Cline Family Foundation will have a positive impact on our university’s athletic program for years to come,” said Marshall Director of Athletics Mike Hamrick. “The foundation’s support for a sports medicine research initiative will greatly enhance the profile of our indoor practice facility and help make it possible for us to build a facility that is truly second to none. We are deeply grateful.”

Chris Cline said, “I attended Marshall University, have been fortunate to have lived and employed people in West Virginia and owe the State of West Virginia and its people for much of my success. I wanted to give something back that will be beneficial to the people of the state.”

The son and grandson of West Virginia coal miners, Cline is the founder of Foresight Energy LLC. He has more than 35 years experience in the coal industry, beginning with his career as a contract miner in southern West Virginia. He has developed and operated coal mining, processing and transportation facilities in Illinois and Central Appalachia.

Marshall University Foundation Chief Executive Officer Ron Area said, “I salute the Cline Family Foundation. With this gift, they have made a significant commitment to Marshall University’s future, to its students and to sports medicine research.”

The state legislature created the West Virginia Research Trust Fund in 2008 with an initial appropriation of $50 million—$15 million for Marshall and $35 million for West Virginia University. The universities can tap into the fund to double private gifts that support specific research initiatives linked to economic development, health care and job growth. To-date, Marshall has raised just over $8 million in gifts and pledges toward its $15 million goal.

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We cannot thank the Cline family enough for this incredible gift. Their benevolence illustrates why Mike Hamrick has been so confident we will succeed in this project. It will take a tremendous effort on everyone’s part but the rewards will surpass the efforts!

Thought you should know first because you have meant so much to us for your support of the Herd!

Take care and GO HERD!
John Sutherland
Associate Athletic Director/
Executive Director Big Green Scholarship Fund

BHFIOHIO · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2011, 06:03:47 PM »

You just have to think that with these people behind us that much brighter days are in our future. Academics and sports will both benefit in a huge way because of this gift. Thank you Mr Cline and thank you Chad and Mike and Mike.

WE ARE..................................................RECUPERATING!

ThunderDent · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2011, 06:15:16 PM »

Awesome news. Thank you Mr. Cline.

Herdmeister · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2011, 06:59:12 PM »

Because the funds are match by the state, it turns into a $10 million deal. GREAT!

exanimate · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:03:21 PM »

My 14 year old son has already expressed an interest in going into Sports Medicine. This is a great for our school and if he decides to pursue a degree in that field, Marshall will be a great choice for him.

Dreamherd · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:06:44 PM »

Is this gift part of money being raised for the new facilites under Hamrick?

mxman870 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2011, 07:57:01 PM »

A special Thank You to the Cline family. God Bless the Clines :D

herdfan429 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2011, 08:19:37 PM »

Quote from: exanimate on July 20, 2011, 07:03:21 PM

My 14 year old son has already expressed an interest in going into Sports Medicine. This is a great for our school and if he decides to pursue a degree in that field, Marshall will be a great choice for him.

Marshall was a great choice before this but an even better one now. If he has any questions about sports medicine at marshall or in general dont hesitate to ask me.

Marshallguy04 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2011, 08:25:27 PM »

Is this money to the construction or to the facility after it is built?

luvherd · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2011, 08:31:41 PM »

Thank u sir!

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herdgirl72 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2011, 09:01:42 PM »

Doc (the original) is smiling down from Herd Heaven!!
Thank u Cline family!!!

exanimate · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2011, 09:03:55 PM »

Quote from: herdfan429 on July 20, 2011, 08:19:37 PM

Marshall was a great choice before this but an even better one now. If he has any questions about sports medicine at marshall or in general dont hesitate to ask me.

Will definitely take you up on that. His High School is starting a sports medicine, physical therapy academy next year, which will start preparing students interested in the field for college.

herdfan429 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2011, 09:24:14 PM »

Yes he is herdgirl. I know he is ecstatic at how marshall sports medicine is growing.

herdfan429 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 20, 2011, 09:27:34 PM »

And marshallguy it is for position endowments so it won't go towards construction.

herd2win · « **Reply #16 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:04:22 PM »

I think this can go towards the construction and it will be matched by a state program so that would total $10 million towards the new facilities. More details will come out soon to clarify everything would be my guess.

HerdEcon · « **Reply #17 on:** July 20, 2011, 10:49:07 PM »

Thank you Mr. Cline and family.

herdfan429 · « **Reply #18 on:** July 21, 2011, 09:25:23 AM »

Quote from: herd2win on July 20, 2011, 10:04:22 PM

I think this can go towards the construction and it will be matched by a state program so that would total $10 million towards the new facilities. More details will come out soon to clarify everything would be my guess.

The article states its for faculty and staff positions

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Christopher Cline announced at a gathering Monday night at his home in Beckley a gift of $5 million from the Cline Family Foundation to establish an endowment to support new faculty and scientists in the university's planned sports medicine translational research center.

svherd · « **Reply #19 on:** July 21, 2011, 11:53:16 AM »

Thanks to the Cline family!!!! This will help our school greatly.

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