Thank YOU for Making EAST is Going West a Massive Success!
Thursday, January 23, 2025
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our "EAST is Going West" campaign a huge success! Together, you raised an incredible $30,560 for the EAST Development Fund, exceeding our goal of $20,000! Your generosity is funding scholarships, awards, and programs that support professionals dedicated to advancing trauma care and preventing injury.
A special shoutout to everyone who joined in the fun and entered the EAST Development Fund Donor Raffle for a chance to win FREE registration to the 39th EAST Annual Scientific Assembly in Atlanta, Georgia (January 20-23, 2026)! You helped us raise an additional $4,930 for the Fund!
Let’s give a big round of applause to our THREE lucky raffle winners: Mason Fisher, MD Jacob Edwards, MD Samantha Tarras, MD
A huge thank you to everyone who donated, participated, and made this campaign so successful! Because of you, we’re one step closer to a future where fewer lives are lost, and more people recover and thrive after trauma.
We can’t wait to see you all at #EAST2026 in Atlanta, Georgia—it’s going to be an unforgettable event! Save the date for January 20-23, 2026! More information to come later this year!
P.S. If you donated to "EAST is Going West," your name was automatically entered into the raffle! Missed picking up your merchandise at the assembly? No worries—just contact us, and we’ll ship it to you soon!
Your Contributions Support Trauma Care
Trauma remains the leading cause of death for Americans under 45, making your support more crucial than ever in shaping the future of trauma care. By helping to nurture the next generation of trauma leaders, you're playing a direct role in preventing injuries and saving lives. Discover how your contributions are making a real impact by reading stories from our scholarship and award recipients below.
Don’t miss out on upcoming opportunities like the ACS Leadership & Advocacy Summit Scholarship—visit our Scholarships & Awards page to learn more and apply by January 31st!
The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (“EAST”) is a Tennessee nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). Gifts to EAST are deductible for income tax purposes within the limits prescribed by state and federal laws. Please consult your tax advisor. To learn how your gift may be applied, visit the EAST Development Fund page.
