The Foundation would like to thank PREFERRED Therapy Providers, Inc. for its continuous support through the Partners in Research program.
Founded in 1992, PREFERRED Therapy Providers has provided contracting and marketing resources to over 1,100 physical, occupational, and speech clinics in 37 states.
"PREFERRED has made the commitment to contribute to the Foundation through the Partners in Research program because it funds the research necessary to help professionals continue to improve their unique approach to patient care," said PREFERRED Therapy Providers President Jaxene Hillebert.
PREFERRED Therapy Providers has consistently supported the Foundation's many fundraising efforts since 1996 and received the Foundation's Premier Partner in Research Award in 2009.
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With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we're reminded of all that we have to be thankful for. By the end of the year, we will have awarded $548,000 to 24 promising physical therapist researchers. Thank you for making this possible.
One person who has benefited directly from your generosity is Ericka Merriwether, PT, DPT, a doctoral student who is focusing her research on excessive foot progression angle (FPA) to help patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. We are excited to share her story with you.
Among other exciting news to share with you this month - The Pittsburgh-Marquette Challenge also kicked off at National Student Conclave in Cherry Hill, New Jersey with 62 PT and PTA schools pledging to help us reach the $2 million mark in funds raised by the Challenge since 1989. And don't forget to place your bids in our online auction!
All of us at the Foundation wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for helping to make 2010 a great year!
Barbara Malm, MBA
Deputy Executive Director
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| Researcher of the Month |
Ericka Merriwether, PT, DPT
Ericka Merriwether, PT, DPT, leads a busy life as a PhD student, researcher, and mother of two. She was recently awarded the Foundation's Laura K. Smith Award, part of the Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) Scholarship program, in recognition of her balance between being a single parent and achieving professional goals. Today, Ericka studies structural contributors to excessive foot progression angle (FPA) in patients with diabetes and peripheral neuropathy. Learn more about Ericka and her research.
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| Recap: NSC 2010 Challenge Officially Kicks Off |
Special thanks to Dynasplint for sponsoring the NSC lanyards! Thank you also to James (Cole) Galloway, PT, PhD, of the University of Delaware, and all students who attended the Foundation-hosted session, "Babies Gone Wild: How infant power mobility could change the face of rehabilitation." The session was generously sponsored by Genesis Healthcare.
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Capital Club
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Thank you to everyone who made a gift to the Foundation and joined us at the Capital Club at PPS Annual Conference 2010. We hope you enjoyed the complimentary conference session handouts, coffee, and wireless internet access, and we look forward to seeing you at next year's conference in Seattle!
Special thanks to PREFERRED Therapy Providers for sponsoring the 2010 Capital Club.
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Because I Can 5K Walk/Run
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Thank you to the physical therapy community of Alliance, Nebraska for once again hosting the Because I Can 5K Walk/Run to raise awareness of neuromusculoskeletal disease and disorders. Members of the community ran or walked in honor or memory of friends and family members who could no longer walk with ease. The event raised $1,500 for the Foundation for Physical Therapy.
Special thanks to Alliance Physical Therapy, Integrative Physical Therapy, and The Rehab and Wellness Center for sponsoring the event.
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Auction Ends December 1st
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Don't Miss Out on These Great Items
If you haven't already, remember to register today and bid in our 5th Annual Online Auction at www.Foundation4PT.cmarket.com. You could win a trip for two to Washington, DC, conference registration for PT 2011, physical therapy equipment, and much more, all while supporting the Foundation's scholarships, fellowships, and research grants.
The 2010 Online Auction is sponsored by A. Fassano & Company.
For more information, contact Rachael Estep by e-mail or by phone at 800/875-1378 ext. 8595.
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Now Accepting Applications
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The Foundation for Physical Therapy is still accepting applications for the 2011-2012 Promotion of Doctoral Studies (PODS) I & II Scholarships, 2011 New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative (NIFTI), and 2011 New Investigator Fellowship Training Initiative-Health Services Research (NIFTI-HSR).
To all interested in applying for the NIFTI-HSR: Please note that sponsoring institutions are no longer required to provide matching funds. The fellow will receive $73,000 plus a $5,000 stipend over a two-year period.
Go online to learn more about these funding opportunities and how to apply. The deadline for applications is January 26, 2011, at noon, ET.
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PTAs Make a Difference
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Support Research with PTA Big Give
PTAs: Your one-time gift of $50 or monthly gift of $10 to PTA Big Give will help fund a PODS I Scholarship to support an outstanding physical therapist research.
Donations are being accepted now through May 15, 2011. Find out more.
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Coming Soon
| Be on the lookout for news about the Foundation's brand new website, which will be launching in December! Not only will we unveil a new look, but we will also reveal a new URL for our homepage, plus new email addresses for the staff. We look forward to sharing our new website with you as we prepare to celebrate a new year!
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