provided his patients in Michigan with support, relief and genuine kindness. He has prided himself on sharing the message and practice of Chiropractic not just with his patients, but also with young minds who are entering the world of Chiropractic. LIFEforce — Will Not Stop Award — Paul McCartney, D.C. (’95) Dr. McCartney has served as a LIFEforce Tribe Member since 2014. Dr. Paul “Rock” McCartney’s path into the world of Chiropractic was one marked by different chapters that led him to attend Life U and represent them on the rugby pitch. After graduating from the Doctor of Chiropractic program at Life University, Dr. Rock and his wife Patti moved back to Texas where he would open his own chiropractic practice. Over the years, Dr. Rock has had repeated experiences that affirm the healing power of Chiropractic, “Everybody that comes into my office understands the organic impact of a chiropractic adjustment.” Lifetime Achievement Award — Jerry Hochman, D.C. (’83) Dr. Hochman, a full-time professor with tenure in the College of Chiropractic, has been teaching at Life U for 40 years. He served as President and Vice President of the Faculty Senate at Life U and as a member of the Faculty Development Committee as well. Dr. Hochman has had his research accepted to ACC-RAC five times while being published in multiple chiropractic journals and magazines. He’s also a longtime President’s Circle member and funds the Drs. Jim Warden & Pamela Vinci Memorial Scholarship. Lifetime Giving Award — Stu Hoffman, D.C. (’81) Dr. Stu Hoffman owns and operates ChiroSecure, which offers malpractice insurance to chiropractors nationwide. He is a dedicated donor who has given consecutively to Life U for 41 years and has a lifetime of giving close to one million dollars. Recently, he has made a generous pledge donation of $500,000 for the Dr. Chuck Ribley Lasting Purpose Alumni and Event Center. Spirit of Philanthropy Award — Julie M. Mayer-Hunt, D.C. (’81) Dr. Julie has generously given to Life U for 11 consecutive years. Her donations total is close to $40,000. She has also been a President’s Circle Member since 2018 . The Sunshine LIFE Award — Mrs. Sandy Lupo Sandy Lupo, of Gross Pointe Shores, Michigan, shares that that her chiropractic journey began in 1975 when her husband Dr. Joe Lupo decided to attend Life U. Mrs. Lupo says she has enjoyed a life filled with love, joy, blessings and Lasting Purpose. She is a nurturer and loves taking care of her family, and it has been her privilege to work alongside her husband, son Jeff and daughter Jessie in the family practice, Lupo Chiropractic Center, for many years. Mrs. Lupo stated that she loves coming back to Life U to be among like-minded people and to see her ever-growing friends who give back by sharing their stories of how Chiropractic has helped them. Coming back to Life U for her feels like home. Young Alumnus Award — Marcus Hummel, D.C. (’21) While attending Life U, Dr. Hummel received the Life Leadership Award as the President of Student LIFEforce for the 2018-2019 academic year at the annual awards banquet. Student LIFEforce also received the Organization Leadership award that year under his leadership. Additionally, Dr. Hummel was awarded the Ohio Chiropractic Association scholarship, which provided funding for his education. Today, Dr. Hummel is involved in the Ohio State Chiropractic Organization as the treasurer of his local district and the co-chairman for the membership committee for the state convention. He will be leading a Zoom meeting of the membership community in April. Academy of Fellows — Darren White, D.C. (’01) Dr. White is the CEO of ADURO, a company that unlocks human potential in the workplace. It is a fun, inspiring platform that brings together expert coaching, interactive content, meaningful incentives and personalized data that drives engagement and insights about organizations. He is the former CEO of Clear Chiropractic in Kirkland, Washington. Being honored as an Academy of Fellows by Life U, Dr. White is being recognized as a donor whose cumulative cash giving is at least $100,000 and who will be recognized at a Life U commencement ceremony where they will receive a Life U medallion. 42 Alumni.life.edu | 2023