Chase Co. couple give $1 million To KU
Special to The Gazette
Originally published 01:46 p.m., February 14, 2008
Updated 01:46 p.m., February 14, 2008
The University of Kansas announced Wednesday that a Chase County couple made a $1 million bequest to the university. The money will be used for research into the cause and treatment of autism.
The money comes from the estate of Thomas and Wanda Pyle, who ranched near Elmdale. Thomas Pyle died in 2001 and Wanda Pyle died in 2006. They had no children, but stipulated that most of their estate should be used for research and service at KU to improve children’s lives.
The Schiefelbusch Institute for Life Span Studies at KU will benefit from the bequest.
In a news release, Steve Warren, director of the institute, said the money will be used to enhance the institute’s efforts to pursue research on the causes and treatment of autism spectrum disorders, which currently affect one in every 150 children in the United States.
“We greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness of Wanda and Thomas Pyle in making this bequest, which will make a significant difference in our work not only in Chase County but also throughout the state and nation,” Warren said.
The institute is one of the largest research and development programs in the nation for the prevention and treatment of developmental disabilities. It includes 12 centers and more than 120 programs and projects located on the Lawrence campus, the KU Medical Center and other sites in Kansas City, Kan., and Parsons.
Flips (anonymous) says...
What a blessing Mr & Mrs. Tom Pyle have been to so many -all those who knew them & what they have left to help so many others!
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