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Development Update Special Events continued from page 69 Corporate Donor NOVADAQ was a corporate sponsor of The National 2016 and is one of the foundation's newest corporate supporters. To bring awareness of its commitment to the wound care industry and the scholarship fund offered by the foundation, You Can Make a Difference If you missed any of the activities at this year's meeting and would like to contribute to the foundation now by making your year-end tax deductible donation, read on to learn how you can contribute. Your support of $100 or more will make a difference for our students and provide the funding needed for the foundation to continue its efforts to advance podiatric medical education. We truly appreciate your commitment and dedication to our students. Annual Giving Campaign NOVADAQ launched a campaign at The National and pledged to donate $5 on behalf of every meeting attendee (up to $5,000) who stopped by the NOVADAQ booth to acknowledge the company's support of the campaign and our podiatric medical students. By the end of the meeting, NOVADAQ obtained 200 signatures from attendees and donated $2,000 to support the student scholarship fund. "At NOVADAQ, we realize that addressing the gaps in wound care knowledge and education is the first step in preventing chronic wounds and ensuring patients are aware of the advanced diagnostics and therapies availTwo hundred signatures from attendees able to them. Our pasat The National in Philadelphia represion for improving sent $2,000 in support of the student outcomes and quality scholarship fund. of life for this growing patient population is what ultimately drives and inspires us. "In 2016, we demonstrated this commitment at the APMA 2016 Annual Scientific Meeting (The National) in Philadelphia. We executed a campaign to help fund the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund. We were able to raise $1,000 and matched that $1,000 for a total of $2,000, going directly to the fund. We are committed to education and those individuals dedicating their lives to podiatry." -Mark Buscemi, Marketing Specialist, NOVADAQ 70 APMA News September/October 2016 A general donation can be made to support the APMA Educational Foundation Student Scholarship Fund or Educational Programs through the annual giving campaign. Each year, the foundation sets a goal to raise funds for student scholarships. This year, the goal is to raise $225,000 in scholarships for eligible third- and fourth-year students from the nine podiatric medical colleges. Memorials and Honors Program Through the Memorials and Honors Program, donations can be made in recognition of life events such as graduation, recovery from illness or surgery, death of a friend or loved one, or significant contributions to the profession. Honorees will receive a letter to inform them a special gift has been made in their honor. The foundation also sends letters to family members informing them of a gift in memory of their loved one. Named Endowment Setting up a named endowment is a great way to support the profession and one that offers you the opportunity to place the fund in your family's name or to honor or memorialize a loved one. Named endowments are established with a minimum donation or pledge of $25,000 paid over a maximum of five years. The interest generated is then available year after year to support the student scholarship fund. Planned Gifts Gifts through wills or bequests, life insurance, or even charitable remainder trusts are only a few examples of planned giving options to support the foundation. These options provide tax benefits and are an excellent way to give back to the profession. n

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