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| Greetings! |
We are honored to share the stories of just a few of the individuals who have made an impact on the Foundation. This month, we feature Michael Lewek, PT, PhD, who is using his 2009 research grant to investigate how locomotor training can help post-stroke patients learn to walk again.
You'll also meet Steven Tepper, PT, PhD, a former grant recipient who teaches continuing education courses and uses them as a way to raise funds for the Foundation.
We also honor the lives of two Foundation friends and supporters, Gloria Marie Brawley, PT, PhD, and Nancy Keating, PT. They each leave a tremendous legacy.
We are excited to reveal the lucky winner of the Aloha Sweepstakes! Don't forget: the deadline for our 2010 Kendall Scholarships and 2011 Research Grants is August 18th at 12pm, ET!
Bob Brennan
Executive Director |
| Researcher of the Month |
Michael Lewek, PT, PhD
Michael Lewek, PT, PhD, used his 2009 Foundation Research Grant to help build his lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he and his team are working to help individuals post-stroke learn to walk again. Learn more. |
| Steve Tepper, PT, PhD |
Pays it Forward, Donates Over $30,000
When he's not teaching at Shenandoah University, former Foundation funding recipient Steve Tepper, PT, PhD, is teaching continuing education courses all around the country and raising money for the Foundation. Find out why. |
| A Generous Bequest |
Gloria Marie Brawley, PT, PhD
In September 2009, Gloria Marie Brawley, PT, PhD, who dedicated her life to physical therapy education and advancing the profession, passed away. She left a generous gift from her estate of $10,000 in the Foundation, and we are honored to receive this gift. |
| Honoring the Life of a PT |
Nancy Keating, PT
Active APTA member Nancy Keating, PT, passed away on June 12, 2010, after a long battle with multiple myeloma. Keating's family has requested that remembrances in her name be directed to the Foundation. Donations may be made through the Foundation's Web site. |
| Say Aloha to our Winner |
Sweepstakes Winner Revealed
Congratulations to the winner of our Aloha Getaway Sweepstakes: Sue A. Stover, PT, of Upland, IN!
"I had planned on making a donation to the Foundation, so being able to enter the sweepstakes was an added bonus. I've been involved in research for 27 years as part of my career, so I know how difficult it is to get funding. I also think it's important to support research as the medical (healthcare) field becomes more evidence-based."
Congratulations, Sue!
Thank you to everyone who made gifts to the Foundation and participated in the Aloha Getaway Sweepstakes! Stay tuned for news of our next getaway sweepstakes! |
| Less Than One Month Left | Apply for Kendall Scholarships and Research Grants!
The Foundation awards $5,000 Kendall Scholarships to outstanding physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their first year of graduate studies toward a doctorate. Research grant winners receive $40,000 to fund their one or two-year research projects to investigate physical therapy interventions. The deadline to apply for our 2010 Florence P. Kendall Doctoral Scholarships and 2011 Research Grants is August 18 at 12p, ET! |
| Invest in the Future of Research | Become a corporate Partner in Research
Help us continue to move forward with our mission of funding physical therapy research by joining the Partners in Research program. Our corporate partners provide us with the financial support needed to fund the best and the brightest researchers. Learn more about joining the program today. |
| Celebrating a Successful Year | 2009 Annual Report Now Available
2009 was a year full of celebration. View it online or contact Abby Matienzo if you would like a hard copy mailed to you.
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