Dr. Worthy W. McKinney established tis fund in 1994 stating, “I have enjoyed Beckley, and this unrestricted und is a small token of my gratitude.” Dr. McKinney arrived in Beckley in 1956, where he practiced at The Beckley Miners Hospital (now B-ARH). He was in private practice from 1959-1988. He was born in Henryetta, OK and a graduate of University of Oklahoma and George Washington University School of Medicine. He did postgraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Ophthalmology. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a fellow of the American of Ophthalmology. Before attending medical school Dr. McKinney served as a 2nd lieutenant, US Army Medical Administrative Corps. He was on active duty from 1943-1956. His toke of appreciation continues to provide income used to respond to requests submitted through BAF’s annual community grant program.