John
R. Kates
Dear Mort,
 In
addition to the many phone calls you and I have exchanged over the
years since I completed my vocal rehabilitation, I am prompted to
express once more in writing my deepest appreciation to you for
your marvelous work in assuring my complete recovery, some 25 years
ago.
As you'll recall, I arrived on your doorstep virtually unable to
speak, despite several unsuccessful surgeries for vocal fold polyps.
You explained that misuse of the speaking voice would never be cured
by surgery, but only by vocal retraining and rehabilitation. Hard
work by you and me returned me to the wonderful life I have now
led for more than 25 years! Never have I had a problem since.
Mort, you represent the best in medicine in your chosen field,
professionally, ethically and personally. You are a hero to me,
and a friend.
Sincerely,
John R. Kates
Stanford University Fundraiser
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