I am more than pleased to present to you our 2025 Foundation Career Achievement Award honorees, Drs. Jack Fisher and G. Patrick Maxwell. I feel as though neither requires much introduction to our membership as their impact on our specialty is well known. I would like for this announcement to serve as a personal invitation for all their former residents and fellows to register and attend The Aesthetic MEET in Austin, March 20-23, 2025. The number of individuals who have enjoyed the privilege of training under both of our honorees is substantial and having all of you present during the awards ceremony will make the moment much more special for our recipients.
When Jack and Pat learned of The Foundation's Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund, they did not hesitate to request that all funds received in their honor go directly to the fund. As of this writing, over 100 patients have applied and been awarded funds for living expenses, treatments, copays, and childcare. We have received thank you calls and emails from patients who show gratitude no matter the dollar amount received, which highlights the immense need. Thank you to Jack and Pat for recognizing this need and supporting the fund in this way! The Foundation needs more funds to continue to assist patients. As we end Breast Cancer Awareness Month and head into the holiday season, please consider a tax-deductible donation to the Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund. We received $22,550 from October fundraising and have a year-end goal of reaching $100,000. We see the need and how impactful our efforts have been and would like to continue to assist patients!
Choose "Breast Cancer Journey Assistance Fund & 2025 Career Achievement Award" from the drop-down menu. Designate the donation in honor of Drs. Jack Fisher and G. Patrick Maxwell if that is your goal.
SPOTLIGHT ON RESEARCH AT THE AESTHETIC MEET
I would also like to extend an invitation to all The Aesthetic MEET 2025 registrants to join us for the "Spotlight on Research" session held on March 20, 2025, just prior to and included in your Hot Topics course registration. Attendees will witness all the new cutting-edge research in aesthetic surgery/medicine and breast reconstructive surgery, currently being funded by The Aesthetic Foundation. Register today for course S9 Hot Topics and get Spotlight on Research at no extra charge!
DUES REMINDER!
Please pay your $200 Aesthetic Foundation Dues as part of your upcoming Aesthetic Society dues statement. It is the best $200 investment that you can make in your specialty. We need all Aesthetic Society members to support The Aesthetic Foundation!
Oni Garcia Jr., MD
The Aesthetic Foundation President
