Young Physician Fundraising Challenge

Young Physicians Are Stepping Up to the Challenge!

The Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Foundation Board of Directors and AOFAS Young Physicians Committee are challenging early-career AOFAS members to embrace the culture of giving by making a donation to the Foundation this summer.

Make a one-time or recurrent (weekly, monthly, or annual) gift using a credit card or ApplePay. Gifts can be directed to any of the 11 designated funds or to the area of greatest need.

Donations to the Foundation impact your career! Gifts to the Young Physician Fundraising Challenge will support:

• Research Grants: Funding of more than $250,000 in 2024, including new grants for residents and early-career researchers. Primary investigators who have not yet received AOFAS research grant funding also earn an additional 10% on their grants' scores.
  

• Education: Foot & Ankle Focus and Ask the Expert Webinars, Resident Skills Courses, Annual and Winter Meeting, and Virtual Courses
  

• Mentorship: Women's Leadership and DEI Initiatives, Resident Scholarships, Fellowship Scholarships

• Outreach: Traveling Fellowships, EFAS/AOFAS Exchange Program, Overseas Humanitarian Projects

• Advocacy for foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons and patients
  

Consider joining the Pathway to President's Circle by making an annual gift in the amounts below to reach the Bronze level ($25,000 lifetime total):

• First 5 years – $100/year ($500 total)

• 6-10 years – $250/year ($1,250 total)

• 11-15 years – $500/year ($2,500 total)

• 16-20 years – $1,500/year ($7,500 total)

• 21-25 years – $3,000/year ($15,000 total)

Every contribution adds up and helps ensure a strong future for the next generation of foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeons!