Cosmopolitan International Presents Last Installment in
Over Half-Million Dollar Pledge

In the mid 1980s, Cosmopolitan International was instrumental in establishing the Strelitz Diabetes Institutes at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Continuing support throughout the years has helped the Institutes develop into a world-renowned comprehensive medical center that stands at the forefront of diabetes research, clinical care and education.

Cosmopolitan International's funds provide personnel support and supplies for the molecular biology laboratory under the direction of Dr. David Taylor-Fishwick.

In December of 2006 local chapter Cosmopolitan representatives presented the foundation with $69,658, raised by clubs around the country. The check is the last installment of a $644,706.60 commitment, exceeding their initial pledge by almost $15,000.

Pictured (from left): Gary Pittenger, PhD, (SDI), Leon Paul Georges, MD (SDI), Bob Williams (Cosmopolitans), Bob Winters (Cosmopolitans) and Tom Jones (Cosmopolitans).