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TMA Foundation SOLUTIONS Newsletter Fall 2018

  • Fall 2018

    To Be Grateful: 'Tis the Season

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    I’ve always appreciated that despite the highs and lows of life, the upcoming holidays encourage us to reflect on our many gifts. I continue to be proud and grateful for the opportunity to serve TMAF and how your gifts give hope to so many Texans. TMAF stands out among other large state medical association foundations with its funding of large-scale community-based outreach programs that foster and depend on the volunteer spirit of TMA and TMA Alliance members to implement. You can amplify this work by making a year-end gift to TMAF, perhaps as a Holiday Tribute that shares your gratitude for a friend, colleague or family member or remembers the passing of someone important in your life. We are grateful for all you do by giving hope and improving the health of all Texans.

    Yours in good health,

    Leslie H. Secrest, MD
    President, TMA Foundation 

  • New Fund Supports Medical Students

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    Roberto J. Bayardo, MD, Houston, is helping future physicians through his new TMAF fund, which supports scholarships for Texas medical students and grants that enable TMA medical student members to carry out initiatives that improve the health of their community. These grants are made in memory of Agniela M. Bayardo. Thank you Dr. Bayardo! To establish a TMAF fund, contact the executive director at lisa.walsh[at]texmed[dot]org, or (800) 880-1300, ext. 1666.

    Read About Fall Grants  

  • Goal Reached Early

     

    Thanks to nearly 130 donors, $1.25 million was raised for the TMAF General Endowment (GE) through the Endowment for Innovation Campaign (EIC). A $1,000 donation made during the recent TMA Fall Conference completed the campaign several months ahead of schedule. The GE complements funds that are raised year to year through annual campaigns, grant writing and other solicitations. The GE complements funds that are raised year to year through annual campaigns, grant writing and other solicitations.

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  • Corporate Leadership Circle

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    The foundation recognizes its valued institutional donors for cumulative years of support with its Corporate Leadership Circle Award at five, 10, 15 and 20 years. We salute these valued donors who reached new leadership levels and received awards during 2018.

    Corporate Leadership Circle Members  

  • Let’s Close the 2019 Funding Gap

     

    We’re still working to raise $153,000 to fully support two TMA programs: the 2019 TMA Hard Hats for Little Heads (to protect 31,500 little heads) and Walk with a Doc Texas (plans are to expand to more than 50 sites!).

    TMA’s 2019 Be Wise — ImmunizeSM, Minority Scholarship Program, Ernest and Sarah Butler Awards for Excellence in Science Teaching and Deep Roots traveling exhibit were recently approved by the TMAF Board for full funding thanks to donations from individuals and institutions, as well as endowment income. If you’ve not contributed yet this year or are looking for additional tax benefits, please consider making a “greatest need” gift by Dec. 31 to support the 2019 Hard Hats for Little Heads and Walk With a Doc Texas. Thank you!

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  • A Future of Strength

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    Join more than 120 of your colleagues whose gifts to the TMAF General Endowment are providing sustained philanthropic funding for the community health improvement work of TMA physicians and medical students and alliance members over the long term.

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  • Kudos!

    David C. Fleeger, MD

    • Received the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Texas A&M University College of Medicine.

     

    Carla F. Ortique, MD

    • Named 2018 Physician of the Year by the Houston Medical Forum, an affiliate of the National Medical Association.

     

    James Prentice, MD

    • Named President of the University of Texas Foundation (UTF) through Jan. 1, 2020. The UTF was created to support all components of the UT System, including its universities, its medical schools, and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

     

    Michael E. Speer, MD

    • Reappointed as a member of the State of Texas Department of State Health Services Newborn Screening Advisory Committee;
    • Assumed Chairmanship of the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Board of Trustees in Houston;
    • Will assume the chairmanship of the Executive Committee of the Texas Collaborative for Healthy Mothers and Babies in January 2019;
    • Reappointed as a consultant to the TMA’s Committee on Reproductive, Women's, and Perinatal Health. 
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  • Thanks to Donors

      • We greatly appreciate individuals and institutions who have contributed to TMAF since our Summer newsletter. Special thanks go to 2018 SOLUTIONS underwriters, Frost and TMA Insurance Trust.

    Donor Thank You List

  • Did You Miss the State Fair?

    2019 Gala

    No worries if you did. Save the date for the 26th TMA Gala — BIG & BRIGHT! The fun-filled retro state fair themed evening will be held during TexMed, TMA’s annual meeting, on Friday, May 17, 2019 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas. Dress will be vintage 1930s and ‘40s. Secure your table sponsorship or ticket and be part of the fun with colleagues and other friends of medicine.

  • New Board Members and Grants

    Meet TMAF's Three New Board Members

    Grants Awarded

  • In Remembrance of D’Anna Wick

    D'Anna Wick

    D’Anna Wick, Tyler, TMA Foundation Board member, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018. D’Anna joined the TMAF board in 2012, served a term as executive committee member-at-large and was co-chair of the Grants Committee. In 2014 she and her husband became TMAF Major Donors.

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  • Read Past Issues

    Summer 2018 Issue

    Spring 2018 Issue

  • Have a question?

    Contact Sean Dunham.

    (800) 880-1300 ext. 1664 or
    (512) 370-1664
    Fax (512) 370-1642

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