It is with deep sadness that we report on the February 16, 2023, passing of our friend, colleague and 2011 GTPP Laureate, Dr. Donald Mott. 

 

In 2002, Dr. Mott, a retired pediatrician and orthopedic surgeon, was instrumental in the founding of China Partners Network. CPN is a group of physicians, therapists, and professionals working in under-served regions of China to meet the medical needs of children with cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Mott and others donate their talents, skills, and time to work with and to provide training to professionals in China, improving the quality of life for children and their communities.

Since its founding, members of the network, in collaboration with the Amity Foundation of Nanjing, China, have traveled to China many times to conduct workshops and courses for orphanage workers, therapy students, medical students, physicians in rehabilitation medicine, traditional Chinese medicine physicians, and others. Thousands of children who live in under-served areas of China now have improved health because of Dr. Mott and his China Partners Network team.

Don was a compassionate healer, a devoted family man and a devout Christian who had a genuine relationship with the Lord.  Our sympathies are extended to his children, grandchildren, extended family and all who knew and loved him. His  intellect, medical expertise and tremendous dedication to make the world a better, kinder and more understanding place will be deeply missed.  His legacy lives on in CPN and all the lives he has touched over the years.

A link to Don’s obituary is provided below:

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/donald-mott-obituary?id=49927599

When the Power of Love overcomes the Love of Power, the world will know Peace. (Jimi Hendrix)