Chapter 16 - RebuildingThe Sterling Foundation was rebuilt from the ground up.
Every account was audited.
Every executive was reviewed.
Every charitable program was placed under independent oversight.
Arthur refused to hide the scandal.
Instead, he spoke publicly about it.
“An institution becomes dangerous when people are too afraid to question those in power.”
His speech became national news.
Donations increased.
Medical researchers returned.
Patients who depended on the foundation received new funding.
Arthur had lost something priceless.
But he had also learned something priceless.
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