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Betty Wray, MD, FACAAI |
The mission of the ACAAI Foundation is to maintain the integrity and future of the specialty of allergy and immunology through the support of the highest quality professional training and patient assistance programs.
We provide support for young faculty to aid in beginning research in their careers because the need is great for faculty to train the future specialists. We provide aid to encourage physicians in practice to return to academic institutions for refresher courses or to learn skills in specific areas.
The ACAAI Foundation has provided major support for the Consortium of Asthma Camps since 1988. This group develops programs and materials for use in Asthma Camps that provide a safe place for children to learn self-management of their disorder. Many of these children would not have the opportunity to attend a camp since local fund-raisers provide scholarships for many.
The ACAAI Foundation has provided emergency support for training programs when catastrophe hits, such as the Galveston hurricane in 2009. Read More
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Luz Fonacier, MD, FACAAI |
An easy way to donate to the ACAAI Foundation is using your lecture honoraria through the Tithe-a-Talk program! Honoraria can be donated directly from any speaking engagement, including the ACAAI Annual Meeting, and count toward 5k Club or 10k Club pledges. Directly donated honoraria give you the ability to donate more, as funds are gifted pre-tax! You can download the convenient Tithe-a-Talk contribution form on the Foundation homepage at www.acaai.org.
Luz Fonacier, MD, FACAAI, who recently achieved 5K Club status, has included the Foundation among her top charities. “The Tithe-a-Talk is a win-win situation. I am able to educate and at the same time help fund future educational programs and invest in our future allergists. It has a sort of snowballing effect. Read More