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March 20, 2021

Mr. Mike Lukemire
ScottsMiracle-Gro Company
14111 Scottslawn Road
Marysville, OH 43040-7801

Dear Mr. Lukemire,

My name is Ky Huynh. I am a fourth-year medical student in Morehouse School of Medicine. I was
born and grew up in a small town in Vietnam where medical service was inadequate in both
quantity and quality. Throughout my childhood, I saw many people in my town die or severely
suffer from preventable diseases because they did not receive appropriate medical care. As a child, I
committed to myself that I would become a doctor to provide high-quality medical service to the
area where healthcare is highly in need. Coming to United States at the age of twenty, I have
overcome many difficulties such as cultural differences, language and financial barriers to get my
bachelor’s degree from University of Georgia and to pursue the goal of my life – to be a medical
doctor. Becoming a medical student at Morehouse School of Medicine is an accomplishment that I
can be proud of, but to become a cardiologist-my dream medical specialty-there are still big
obstacles academically and financially. Your contribution, therefore, is a great encouragement for
my future success.

During my final year of medical school, I had plenty of opportunities to experience and witness
underserved areas in Atlanta. People in the community need high-quality primary health care. These
patients are excellent teachers from whom I have learned signs and symptoms of many different
diseases, how to create diagnoses and significantly enhanced my clinical and communication skills.
For me, the patients that I interacted with during my rotations gave me the greatest privilege to
learn and practice. The funds that I received from your gift to Morehouse School of Medicine
guaranteed me a solid support so that I can fully focus on my training without any financial worries.
Without the benevolent support, I would find it hard to deal with my student loans and financial
shortfalls which may affect my progress. Your gift demonstrates the kindness of the society.

With my greatest appreciation, I would like to thank the ScottsMiracle-Gro Company once again
for the generous support to my education and future career and to Morehouse School of Medicine.

Sincerely,

Ky Huynh, MD candidate
Class of 2021

720 Westview Drive, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310-1495
404-752-1730
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