An Opportunity for Partnership
The Foundation for Education and Musculoskeletal Research (FEMR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity seeking corporate sponsors and business partners to support its Mission and Goals. Orthopaedic surgeon Matthew L. Jimenez, MD has launched this exciting initiative to help Chicago-area residents improve their bone health, and to reduce the incidence and mortality rate of fragility fractures.
Invest in Bone Health Research
Fragility fractures have a major impact on society; however, only a small portion of medical research funds are devoted to preventing these fractures. More clinical investigation is needed to shed new light on bone disease management and treatments to prevent bone loss. Support for orthopaedic research through increased private and public funding will be necessary to curb the coming epidemic of fragility fractures in the decades ahead.
Your partnership and support of FEMR’s efforts will make a significant impact on the long-term improvement of bone health of our community, and the subsequent reduction of related health care costs.
Download the Corporate Donation form here (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat)
You can support FEMR through two distinct programs that can provide a new outlet for your marketing message while fulfilling your philanthropic goals.
OPTION # 1
Reach Affluent Medical Professionals
The renowned Chicago Trauma Symposium attracts nearly 400 orthopaedic surgeons and who are top-level purchasers in their hospitals and practices. These specialists enjoy the highest income levels and personal affluence of all healthcare professionals, and the majority of attendees at this CME course live and work right here in the Chicagoland area.
Your products and services can be showcased to this elite group of potential customers during the upcoming 11th Annual Trauma Symposium, scheduled for August 5-8, 2010, at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago. Prime exhibit space is available with plenty of face-to-face time provided. For course details and to reserve exhibit space, call the FEMR office or visit www.chicagotraumasymposium.com Non-exhibiting sponsorship opportunities are also available.
OPTION # 2
Give the Gift of Bone Health to Our Community
FEMR will identify and educate individuals who are at risk of fragility fractures through community programs, group lectures, health fairs and distribution of educational materials to the public. FEMR will reach out to Chicago-area audiences in specific target stages:
- Adults who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and are receiving treatment
- Adults who have experienced a fracture and require drug intervention to prevent further bone loss
- Adults who are at-risk for bone loss and will benefit from fracture prevention information
- Children and teens who will benefit from age-appropriate bone health education
- Friends or family members of those who have been affected by osteoporosis or fragility fractures
- Health care professionals who are interested in musculoskeletal education for themselves or others, such as extended care facilities, social service agencies and organizations serving the needs of older adults.
The Foundation will use its resources to work collaboratively with donors, other nonprofit organizations and community leaders to seek out and act on opportunities that positively impact residents of Chicagoland.
Goals for Community Partnerships
Sharing the Message
The new FEMR website at www.boneknowledge.org will include the latest news on osteoporosis and musculoskeletal health, research updates, guest essays, fall prevention safety tips, bone health nutrition, diagnostic and pharmaceutical information, upcoming events for the public, interactive Community pages, courses for health care professionals, links to related organizations and other features to be developed.
Fact-filled quarterly e-Newsletters will sent to all FEMR donors to provide updates on Foundation activities. Corporate donors will be highlighted in each e-Newsletter issue, and all sponsors will be prominently featured on the website.
A Global Concern
Currently, there are a number of institutions around the world addressing the medical, societal and financial impact of osteoporosis. FEMR will work with community leaders and local businesses to target audiences with specific strategies and resources. FEMR will offer local programs that enhance and complement the national and international efforts to expand awareness and enhance knowledge and understanding of the prevention, early detection and treatment of fragility fractures.
Choose your Partnership Level
All donations in any amount are greatly appreciated. Your grant will be used exclusively to support the mission of FEMR to provide bone health information to prevent fragility fractures in our community, and to sponsor training of orthopaedic surgeons through unbiased continuing education on the complex challenges of trauma management.
FEMR welcomes tax-deductible donations of any size, and gifts of non-cash assets and deferred contributions also can be accepted. The FEMR Federal Tax ID is 26-3553205.
Download the Corporate Donation form here (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat)
Please contact FEMR staff with your questions regarding Foundation programs. Call the FEMR office toll-free at 1-877-321-FEMR (1-877-321-3367) or email info@boneknowledge.org The FEMR office is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM (CST).
Mailing Address:
Foundation for Education & Musculoskeletal Research (FEMR)
8930 Waukegan Road, Suite 300
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Questions? Call 1-877-321-FEMR (3367)