has received national recognition for its success, and has become a
model for replication of similar programs across the state, nation
and globe. THP began as a JCMS initiative, incorporated as the
JCMS Outreach Project, and it continues to receive great support
from GLMS even as it has become an independent organization.
Lelan has been our consistent representative and channel to THP’s
board throughout the years since its founding. Another project that
has grown from a modest JCMS initiative to an independent and
effective community organization is Supplies Over Seas, which ships
over 100,000 pounds of reclaimed and recycled medical supplies
to communities around the world in sites of desperate need, and
provides support to many local physician mission trips. Supplies
Over Seas is now expanding its hospital affiliations across Kentucky
and Indiana.
The initiatives listed above represent the most spectacular contributions from Lelan and his leadership teams, but they are only
a fraction of the total advocacies and effective programs of our
Society. Each year has brought refinements to existing programs
and introduced progressively ambitious and effective new initiatives.
well-deserved appreciation and
gratitude
enormously from the contributions of Lelan and Marlena. Lelan has
served on numerous boards in the community and i