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On November 30, 2021, the ASCRS Foundation will again participate in Giving Tuesday, a global day of giving that kicks off the holiday season. Watch your email for inspiring stories of how your support changes lives. During 2021, the Foundation has seen a dramatic increase in demand for our charitable programs. We hope you will save the date for this important day.
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The ASCRS Foundation's charitable cataract surgery program, Operation Sight, needs your help! There are eligible, fully-vetted patients on our waitlist hoping to be matched with volunteer surgeons. We urgently need your support in the following areas:
- East-Central Florida
- Northern and Central Tennessee
- Northwestern Georgia
- Northwestern Maryland
- Southeast Michigan
- Southern Texas
- Southern Kansas
Please reply to this email if you or a colleague can provide charitable cataract surgery to a pre-screened patient today!
When you accept an eligible patient, your name and practice will be featured on the ASCRS Foundation website in celebration of Operation Sight's National Sight Week celebration. Check out your colleagues who are already involved here!
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Ophthalmologist Humanitarians: An ASCRS Foundation Spotlight Video Series
The ASCRS Foundation is pleased to highlight some of the accomplished ophthalmic humanitarians nominated for the Foundation's Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award. These outstanding leaders have been interviewed by the Foundation's 2020 Young Eye Surgeon International Service Grantees. We are honored to share their stories and unveil new videos each month! Click here to watch the first video in the series featuring 2020 Young Eye Surgeon International Service Grantee, Erin Sieck, MD and Matthew Thompson, MD discussing his career in global ophthalmology.
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ASCRS Foundation 2021 Strength Partner Spotlight: ZEISS Medical Technology
ZEISS Medical Technology is a 2021 Strength Partner of the ASCRS Foundation. Together with our partners like ZEISS, we are improving physician training and support, assisting with equipment placement, and changing patients' lives.
“Our partnership with the ASCRS Foundation gives ZEISS significant opportunities to help people gain access to quality eye care around the world, and we are very honored to continue this collaboration. These philanthropic activities are why we work in the eye care industry – preserving and restoring sight for a better quality of life.” Andrew Chang, Head of Global Sales Ophthalmic Devices for ZEISS Medical Technology
We are grateful for ZEISS’ support of the ASCRS Foundation. Their long-time commitment to our mission has made a tremendous impact. Click here to read our conversation and learn more about their work.
For more information about joining the ASCRS Foundation as a 2022 partner, please contact Molly Gascoigne, Director of Development by replying to this email or call(703) 788-5781.
Deadline Approaching: 2022 ASCRS Foundation Grants and Awards
The ASCRS Foundation Chang-Crandall Humanitarian Award was established to honor and recognize outstanding humanitarian work in addressing cataract blindness. Each year the awardee is celebrated at the ASCRS Annual Meeting, and a $50,000 prize is made in their honor to a charitable ophthalmology organization of their choice.
The Young Eye Surgeons International Service Grant was created to inspire young eye surgeons to become involved with global eye care on a long-term basis. Working with the ASCRS Foundation and its international partners, recipients develop a customized international volunteer plan that provides the opportunity for a young eye surgeon to learn first-hand the intricacies behind global eyecare efforts.
The deadline for both opportunities is October 15, 2021. Click here for more information.
Ready to Make Your Year-End Contribution? There Are Many Ways to Give to the Foundation:
Click here to give online or mail a check made payable to ASCRS Foundation, 12587 Fair Lakes Circle Suite 348 Fairfax, VA 22033. Checks and envelopes must be dated and postmarked no later than December 31, 2021, for your contribution to processed in calendar year 2021.
Donate Through Your Donor Advised Fund
Consider making a grant recommendation through your donor advised fund to the ASCRS Foundation to help support our mission. The ASCRS Foundation’s tax ID number is 23-7388748.
Gift of Stock
Your financial advisor can assist you in making a stock or securities gift. Inform your broker that you would like to make a gift of stock to the ASCRS Foundation and connect with us at info@ascrsfoundation.org for additional information on completing your gift.
Party with a Purpose Through Evite!
Planning an end of year gathering with your staff, family or friends? Whether celebrating virtually or in-person, invite your guests to support the ASCRS Foundation through your Evite! When creating your invitation on www.evite.com, click Add Charity and search for the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Foundation. Celebrate and change lives together!
For more information or assistance making your charitable contribution, click here or contact Molly Gascoigne at mgascoigne@ascrs.org.
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