Air Purifier Donation

In memory of Attorney Tony Walker, Legacy Foundation has received 80 HEPA filtered air scrubber and diffuser kits (air purifiers) to support Lake County, Indiana nonprofit organizations. Legacy Foundation has partnered with Methodist Hospitals to distribute these medical-grade air purifiers to local organizations. Qualifying organizations interested in receiving an air purifier should use the form below.

Eligibility:

  • Organizations must be located in Lake County, Indiana.
  • Organizations must be tax exempt and have a charitable purpose. Qualifying organizations include 501(c)3 organizations, schools, government entities, and churches.
  • Awarded organizations must have the ability to pick up the air purifier from Methodist Hospital by November 25, 2024. Air purifiers will NOT be delivered. 
  • Priority will be given to organizations located in an area that has an air pollution level of 10 or above micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter. Use this interactive map to view your location’s level.
  • Selected organization agrees to not sell any component of the awarded equipment.

Air Purifier Equipment Details:

The OptiClean™ negative air machine is a portable solution to improve the air quality in spaces, such as offices, classrooms, and hospitals. Designed to ASHRAE’s Standard 170 for Ventilation of Health Care Facilities, the OptiClean™ uses highly efficient filters and a heavy duty, yet quiet, motor to remove contaminated air from the room. The resulting negative air pressure, or “vacuum effect,” helps limit the spread of air-based contaminants into surrounding areas. If negative pressure is not required, such as in an open-air, temporary hospital, a business location or home, the machine can be used as an air “scrubber,” pulling air in, removing many contaminants, and discharging cleaner air back into the room. The unit can be operated either vertically or horizontally. Each unit can adequately clean the air in a 600 sq. ft. space.

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Awarded organizations are responsible for installation and maintenance of all equipment.

Timeline:

  • Request form deadline: October 15, 2024
  • Organizations notified by: October 25, 2024
  • Deadline for organizations to pick up awarded air purifiers: November 25, 2024

Air Purifier Donation Form

Address(Required)
Contact Name(Required)
Preference will be given to nonprofit organizations, schools, and healthcare facilities located at an address with a pollution level of 10 or above micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter. Use the following interactive tool to view your location's Micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2023/mar/08/air-pollution-interactive-map-usa-hotspots
Each unit can adequately clean the air in a 600 sq. ft. space. 
Example: "Our school is 80,000 sq. ft. and each requested purifier would be going in a classroom that is 700 sq. ft."

About Attorney Tony Walker

Prominent Gary attorney, Tony Walker, began practicing law in 1995, clerking for Indiana Supreme Court Justice Robert D. Rucker, then an Indiana Court of Appeals judge. He later joined the firm Mayer, Lyles & Godshalk before becoming chairman of the Walker Law Group.

Friends and colleagues throughout Northwest Indiana remembered Walker as a dedicated advocate who worked tirelessly to better his community. Walker served on numerous boards and committees throughout his career, including the State Board of Education, the Gary Police Foundation and the Second Chance Foundation. He also served as chairman of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana Board of Directors and president of the Gary Public Library Board of Trustees.

Walker worked as the chief of staff for Radio One, Inc. and chief operating officer and vice president of business and legal affairs for its gospel recording label, Music One. He was also the executive producer for multiple radio programs airing on WLTH Radio in Gary and hosted a weekly public affairs talk show for several years.