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 Tom Cody is a man of many interests and varied talents: Marine artillery forward observer in Korea, management consultant for more than 50 years, analyst of the healthcare and biotechnology industries, presidential appointee in two administrations, author and loyal Children's Inn supporter. He's done it all, and shows little sign of slowing down. His most recent project, five years in the research and writing, is a book about The National Institutes of Health, titled "Inside the NIH." "It's sort of an ode to NIH," Tom says. "Most people do not know how many accomplishments and breakthroughs on behalf of human health result directly from the work done by the amazing people at NIH. This book is an attempt to tell their stories in their own words." His interest in the NIH began when his late wife was treated at the Clinical Center through the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). "I was so impressed by the compassion of the physicians and staff and with the resources available to me as a caregiver," he says. During his time at the Clinical Center, Tom learned of The Children's Inn and its mission. "It's a very special place," he says. Tom decided to make a provision for The Inn in his estate plans. "I need to take care of my family first, but this is a way I can also help The Inn in a meaningful way." Donors who make estate commitments to The Inn become members of The Innkeeper's Society. Originally from Western Massachusetts, Tom is a graduate of Holy Cross in Worcester, MA, and received a graduate degree from Boston College. After returning from the Korean War, he attended Harvard Business School and began his consulting career soon after receiving his MBA. He spent many years with the consulting firms, Fry Consultants and Knight & Associates, before starting his own firm, The Washington Group, in Bethesda, Maryland.  Dr. Peter Glassman is not your typical health-care provider. While he does see many sick patients each day and is often on-call, his patients are truly a different breed-the furry, four-legged kind. Peter is a veterinarian and Director of Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC. Peter and his wife, Denise, are also generous annual supporters of The Children's Inn at NIH. They first learned about The Inn from a long-time volunteer, Cherie Blumenthal. "She was so enthusiastic about The Inn's work. It was contagious," Peter says. "We feel a strong commitment to the work [The Inn] does. We have three sons and understand the importance of families, especially during times of stress," Peter says. "Denise and I feel very fortunate to be able to support The Children's Inn, as well as other nonprofits that are important to us." Peter has spent more than 30 years at Friendship Hospital for Animals. "It's the only veterinary job I've ever had," he says. He bought the practice in Tenleytown, Washington, DC, from another veterinarian in 1982, and has loved working there every since. Peter is a third-generation Washingtonian, and a graduate of Sidwell Friends School and The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University. The Glassman's oldest son, Mat, a board certified veterinary surgeon, recently joined the practice at Friendship Hospital. Click below to read about more of our donors:
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