Invest in the Future – Member Support Sets the Tone for 1999 Campaign

Since its inception in 1983, the Research Foundation of the AANS has proudly funded 56 grants, including this year’s Research Fellows and Young Clinicians (see previous article). Recent developments spawned by our past funded research include the outcomes study on cervical spondylotic myelopathy, which will undoubtedly broaden to include future clinical and transitional studies.

Moreover, we are pleased to announce that last year’s contributions reached a record $488,633. Twenty-two companies joined the ranks of our Corporate Associates Program, and a special gift will establish a new scholarship program in honor of the late William E. Hunt, MD, and Charles B. Wilson, MD.

At present, less than 4 percent of our members actively support the Foundation. In contrast, other associations receive as much as 50 percent support from their membership. We can do better.

Over the next few months, the Executive Council of the Research Foundation will review the scope of projects we fund, as well as the overall mission of the Foundation. We know we must make the Foundation more relevant to our members, and this will involve expanding our grant applications to include clinical studies, in addition to our current crop of basic studies. We plan to introduce a broader array of grants, many involving specific sectional-related studies, as well as scholarships and dedicated programs.

Make Your Contribution Today
Giving to the Foundation is easy. Most give by check, but you can make a pledge and pay via invoiced installments, give by credit card, or add a donation to your dues payment.

Donors will be recognized in the spring issue of the Bulletin, on N://OC^®, and on the Donor Wall at the 2000 AANS Meeting.

All members should consider joining the Cushing Scholars Circle, with a minimum donation of $1,000. Gifts of $1,000 or more will receive an invitation to the Cushing Orator Luncheon. Gifts of less than $1,000 will also be noted by category.

Gifts in memory of a family member, loved one or colleague, and honorary gifts are encouraged. You may consider a tax deductible gift of securities, such as appreciated stock, naming a gift to the Foundation through your will or estate, or naming the Foundation as a life insurance policy beneficiary. Invest in the future of neurosurgery and make your contribution today.