ASCRS Foundation

Party for a Purpose is just ONE week away! We’re so close to kicking things off in style—and even closer to unlocking our $35,000 donation match from our generous friends at iOR Partners. With just over $1,000 to go, your support today can help us hit that milestone and set the stage for a record-breaking night of giving! Donate today: https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd Team Barbie is back in the lead with over $10,000 raised—but Team Mahrvels and Team Greased Lightnin’ are hot on their tail! Want to make sure your favorite team takes the crown? Donate today and help them surge ahead! Will you be joining us? For some extra fun, come dressed as your favorite movie character or show off your Hollywood glam. And don’t forget your badge to breeze through the quick entry line! Let’s make this a night to remember—and a night that changes lives through the gift of sight. #PartyForAPurpose #ASCRSFoundation #OperationSight #iORPartners

Time is running out to cast your vote for volunteer of the year! Voting for the Operation Sight Volunteer of the Year closes on April 16 — don’t miss your chance to recognize the incredible impact of our volunteers! Vote now: https://lnkd.in/gnCxTZDp We’re also incredibly grateful to Sight Sciences for sponsoring this year’s award. Their support of Operation Sight helps us continue the sight-saving work we do—connecting individuals in need with the care and surgery that transforms lives.

Our Operation Sight Volunteer Surgeons and their amazing Staffs provide humanitarian cataract surgery and care for patients in need. Please vote today for the ASCRS Foundation 2025 Volunteer of the Year! #ascrs #asoa

Voting is Now Open! Help us celebrate the incredible impact of our Operation Sight volunteer surgeons by casting your vote for the 2025 Volunteer of the Year! These dedicated individuals have changed lives through sight-restoring care—and now it’s your turn to show your appreciation. Voting closes April 16th — don’t delay: https://lnkd.in/gnCxTZDp

Thrilled to welcome Ace Vision Group as a new sponsor of the #ASCRSFoundation! Ace Vision Group is at the forefront of advancing innovative solutions for #presbyopia, with a deep commitment to enhancing patient care worldwide. Their mission is to redefine the future of eye care through education, cutting-edge research, and transformative technologies. As a Patron-level sponsor, Ace Vision Group is helping us continue our important work to eradicate preventable blindness. Thank you, Dr. AnnMarie Hipsley, Niko Perrin, and Team for your dedication and support. Together, we are changing lives! #ASCRS #OperationSight

Party for a Purpose update! The competition is heating up, and our teams are bringing the energy! So far, we’ve raised $28,356.00—less than $7,000 away from unlocking the $35,000 match from iOR Partners! Currently, Team Mahrvels is using their superpowers to hold the lead at $9,105.00, but Team Greased Lightnin' is picking up speed with $8,186.25! Want to make sure your team comes out on top? Donate today and help fuel the fun: https://lnkd.in/gRsWxbWd

#Ophthalmology friends—here’s a chance to change lives while elevating your practice’s role as a community leader! The ASCRS Foundation’s #GratefulPatient Program is an easy way to help fund #OperationSight, providing cataract surgery to U.S. residents in need. 💡 How? Simply invite your grateful patients to donate! With customizable flyers, and post-op cards, integrating this program into your practice is simple and seamless. 🎉 Huge thanks to Sam Winnegrad, MBA, NCLE-AC of Universityeye Specialists for being our trailblazer in launching this initiative! 🙌 Not only will you help restore sight to those who need it most, but your practice also benefits from powerful public relations opportunities—showcasing your commitment to compassionate care. 💖 📩 Please email Laura to learn how you can support the Foundation AND highlight your practice as a community steward! Lrousseau@ascrs.org #GivingBack #VisionForAll Abigail Markward, MBA Sarah L. Duval, COE, COA

Meet More of Our Resident Excellence Award Recipients! The ASCRS Foundation is proud to continue celebrating the 2025 Resident Excellence Awards recipients—outstanding young ophthalmologists who are making a difference in research, patient care, leadership, and education. This year’s REA program is made possible through the generous support of STAAR Surgical, and we are grateful for their commitment to recognizing the next generation of ophthalmic leaders. Join us in congratulating: Keke Liu, MD (Duke University) Mélanie Hébert, MD (Laval University) Sejal Lahoti, MD (University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center) Delaram Mirzania, MD (University of Michigan) Esteban Peralta, MD (Duke University) Their dedication to advancing ophthalmology is inspiring, and we can’t wait to see the impact they will make in the field.

Celebrating Excellence in Ophthalmology! The ASCRS Foundation is proud to recognize the recipients of the 2025 Resident Excellence Awards—outstanding ophthalmology residents who have demonstrated exceptional performance in research, patient care, leadership, and education. Join us in congratulating the first five honorees: Enchi Chang, MD (Harvard University) Andrew Duong, MD (University of Southern California) Yilin "Eileen" Feng, MD (Harvard University) Diana Khair, MD (University of Kentucky) Suleman Khan, MD (Boston University) Their dedication and contributions to the field embody the mission of the ASCRS Foundation, and we are honored to support their continued growth. This year, the REA program is generously sponsored by STAAR Surgical, whose support helps make this recognition possible. Stay tuned as we introduce the rest of this year's incredible awardees.

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