Some of you may have read my monthly message in this month’s FOCUS newsletter where I reflected on the idea of how giving back not only makes a difference and feels good, but can help the overall mission of advancing health.
I am
excited to share a new initiative this year around MedStar’s
annual associate philanthropy campaign that will have a direct positive
impact for emerging, new high-potential investigators.
As
you are aware, MedStar launched the 2015 Annual Philanthropy Campaign at each
MedStar Health entity, Giving: The Power to Heal. The campaign is
in its second week and I hope each of you have already considered
contributing. As we reviewed this program for research, we recognized
that when we give, we want to know that our donation will have an impact.
For this reason, we are going to use 100% of associate giving funds donated or
pledged in the month of October for a directed purpose:
For
the first time, we are pleased to announce that associate gifts designated to
the MedStar Health Research Institute (MHRI) will go towards the “MedStar
Research ASSOCIATE GIVING GRANT FUND.” This grant fund is being
established to benefit MedStar Health investigators and the important research
they are conducting each and every day in our hospitals, clinics and
communities we serve. Specifically, the fund will recognize at least one new
MedStar Investigator (within 5 years of joining MedStar at a faculty/attending
level) each year. The recipient will be chosen through a formal request
for proposal (RFP) and scientific review process with the goal of supporting
his/her research project. The size of the annual grant and the number of grants
will be dependent on associate donations each year. We feel this is a great way
our donations can help have a meaningful, positive effect on the growth of
research at MedStar and is a true investment in our academic future. More
details about the RFP and selection process will be forthcoming after the
associate giving period is closed. In the meantime, if you have
questions, please contact Katie Coyle, MedStar Health Philanthropy
representative via email or at 202-329-8157.
From
now through the end of October, you have a unique opportunity – in addition
to the great work you do here each day – to make a difference for research at
MedStar Health by supporting philanthropy through Giving: The Power to Heal.
I hope you will join me, other associates and clinicians from our hospitals and
around the MedStar system by participating in this important campaign. Every gift matters, no matter the size so give whatever you feel comfortable with. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families by supporting high quality research by our next generation of investigators.
Participation
is easy – visit medstarresearch.org/powertoheal or call Katie Coyle, our philanthropy officer at 202.329.8157. By
selecting MedStar Health Research Institute, all donations and pledges in
October will be used for this new investigator research award.
I
just made my donation – it took 60 seconds online.
Thank
you for using your Power to Heal [through research]!