The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society honors Roger T. Staubach with the Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH Lifetime Achievement Award
Monday, November 16, 2020
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2020 Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH Lifetime Achievement Award Monday, November 16, 2020 VIRTUAL ZOOM EVENT
Noon Opening Remarks Recognition of Past Recipients Mike Miles, DAPS Executive Director
Introduction of Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Tyler Cooper, MD, MPH President and CEO, Cooper Aerobics Center
The Future of Wellness since 1970 Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH, Founder and Chairman, Cooper Aerobics Center
Awardee Presentation and Closing Remarks Mike Miles, DAPS Executive Director Roger T. Staubach
Tyler C. Cooper, MD, MPH Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH 2020 Roger T. Staubach 2020 Honoree
In 2018, Roger Staubach was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom-the nation’s highest civilian honor. He was awarded the “Lombardi Award of Excellence” from the Vince Lombardi Cancer Foundation. He also supports The Children’s Cancer Fund, The Salvation Army, the United Way of America, and Founder of Allies in Service. Roger founded Allies in Service to reach out to veterans and their families to access quality healthcare, education, and meaningful employment.
A graduate of the United States Naval Academy, Roger served four years as a Navy officer and is a Vietnam War Veteran. After the Navy, he joined the Dallas Cowboys football team where he won two Super Bowls and popularized the term “Hail Mary.”
Roger has made significant contributions to the health and well-being of the community. He serves on The Cooper Institute Board of Trustees, dedicated to promoting life-long health and wellness through research and education. This research includes Movement Disorders such as Parkinson’s.
DAPS is honored to recognize Roger Staubach and acknowledge his personal achievements, example and inspiring contributions to the industry. About Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society DAPS The Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society (DAPS) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Parkinson’s community for over 40 years and currently offers 20 virtual classes per week.
DAPS serves as a resource for the Parkinson’s community. Classes include group exercise, partner support groups, educational meetings, dance for movement disorders, non-contact boxing, speech, and Move.Laugh.Connect. total well-being classes. DAPS touched people affected by Parkinson’s more than 56,000 times just in the last year. Thousands of lives have changed for the better because of DAP’S mission and the dedication of countless volunteers.
DAPS Lifetime Achievement Award DAPS is honored to partner with Cooper Aerobics Center to acknowledge Dr. Cooper for his contributions to the field of Movement Disorders. The Kenneth H. Cooper, MD, MPH Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually to a deserving candidate.
Past Recipients • 2017: Charles Sterling, PhD • 2018: Orville Rogers • 2019: Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones
Dr. Cooper has long advocated moving the field of medicine from disease treatment to disease prevention and is recognized as the leader of the international physical fitness movement.
Our Misson Our mission is dedicated to impacting and improving the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s disease.
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