APMA News - July/August 2017 - 71

Development Update

Invest in the Future of Podiatric Medicine
Did you attend the APMA 2017 Annual Scientific Meeting
(The National)? If you didn't, you missed out on valuable lectures, workshops, and fun and rewarding activities that support the future of podiatry. Don't worry, though; it's never too
late to invest in the future of our profession.
A contribution to the APMA Educational Foundation is one
of the most important investments you can make for the future
of our podiatric medical students and the profession. Help reduce student debt and further APMA's goals by supporting our
students today.
Your support of $100 or more will make a difference for
our students. It provides 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.
There are many ways you can support the foundation:

Annual Giving Campaign
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 funding for student
scholarships. This year, the goal is to raise $200,000 in scholarships for eligible third- and fourth-year students from the
nine podiatric medical colleges. Visit www.apma.org/donate.

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.

Planned Giving: The Legacy Circle
The APMA Educational Foundation has established the
Legacy Circle to honor those who have included the foundation in their estate plan. Gifts through wills, bequests, or charitable remainder trusts are only a few examples of planned
giving opportunities that can support the foundation.
The goal of the Legacy Circle is to encourage and recognize planned gifts made by members of the podiatric profession to help continue the growth and stability of podiatric

medicine through student scholarships and increase nationwide awareness of foot and ankle health.
These planned giving options provide tax benefits and are
an excellent way to give back to the podiatry profession. To
enroll in the Legacy Circle, just fill out the Declaration of Intent form on page 75 and provide written notice to the foundation that you have included the APMA Educational Foundation in your estate plan.

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.

Special Programs
Team APMA 5K Run/Walk
Each year at The National, the APMA Educational Foundation hosts a 5K Run/Walk. More than 200 participants join
in on the event. We have several corporate sponsors, a race
shirt sponsor, and lots of great giveaways in our goody bags.
All proceeds support the student scholarship fund. Be on the
lookout for details about next year's Team APMA 5K Run/Walk,
and join us in Washington, DC, at The National.
APMA Coding Resource Center (CRC)
The APMA CRC also benefits the APMA Educational Foundation. APMA donates one-third of the net sales proceeds up
to $50,000. If you haven't already subscribed to this amazing
product, visit www.APMACodingRC.org and subscribe today.
The sales proceeds benefit the APMA Educational Foundation
Student Scholarship Fund.
Your support does make a difference for our students, and
it provides the funding needed for the foundation to continue
its efforts to advance podiatric medical education. The foundation truly appreciates your commitment and dedication to
our students and your support of our important work.
Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable by law. You may fax or mail your donor form. Donations also can be made online from our secure site, www.apma.
org/donate. You may also contact Sandra F. Arez, foundation
coordinator, at 800-ASK-APMA (800-275-2762), ext. 244, or
email sfarez@apma.org.
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