Page 52 - Gates-AnnualReport-2018

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CHARLIE’S ANGELS
On August 22, 2018, at the annual Charlie’s Picnic, Will Hiatt, M.D., became the second recipient of the “Charlie’s Angel” award. Initiated in 2017, the award honors special individuals who play unusual and often quiet roles, helping the Gates Center thrive.
In conferring the award, Diane Gates Wallach explained its genesis. Her father Charlie Gates loved the long running television series “Charlie’s Angels,” featuring athletic, intelligent women solving the world’s problems in creative ways. They were strong, persistent individuals who were even stronger as a team. They could make a splash when needed, but avoided publicity and rode quietly into the sunset after the good deed was done. As Diane explained, these types of
“angels” inspired her father and others to step out, be bold, take risks and to care.
Much like Peter and Rhondda Grant, who received the first award for their incredible early and ongoing leadership support of the Gates Summer Internship Program, Will Hiatt is an obvious award recipient. As Charlie Gates’ doctor and family friend, he knew the real Charlie very well. Further, it was he who actually sparked Charlie’s interest in stem cells that inspired the dream to create a center for regenerative medicine right here in Colorado. Will Hiatt, said Diane, was an angel here at the beginning and has been an advocate for the growth of the Center every step along the way.
52 Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine
Will Hiatt’s family joined in the surprise award presentation: (left to right) Mike Wazylenky, Susan Hiatt, Kelsey Wazylenky, Will Hiatt and Diane Gates Wallach