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Although musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions represent such a significant healthcare burden, MSK conditions only capture a small percentage of Nation Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. While this is likely due to the low mortality rate associated with MSK conditions, we believe the long-term pain and suffering that can be caused by MSK conditions warrants continuous and extensive investigation. Here at the BBJI Research Foundation, we aim to tackle issues and present solutions for MSK conditions and injuries. Your donation will support our efforts to continue setting new standards of high-quality patient care.
Fundraising. The Foundation will raise funds for research, education, and patient support activities conducted both by the Foundation and by other organizations that initiate, conduct, facilitate and/or support such activities. The Foundation intends to seek funding opportunities through solicitations of individuals, commercial interests, philanthropic organizations, and other interested foundations, and by sponsoring fundraising events. The Foundation does not expect to accept donations earmarked for particular organizations or individuals.
Research. The Foundation will conduct research and distribute funds to individuals and organizations that initiate, conduct, facilitate and/or support research. The Foundation also intends to support efforts to establish a registry of orthopedic patients in the United States to facilitate and further research and education on a national basis. Furthermore, the Foundation intends to support cross-disciplinary research projects to explore the pathogenesis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, patient outcomes, and epidemiological research.
Education. The Foundation will create educational opportunities to train physicians on the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. The Foundation also may distribute funds in support of other organizations that initiate, conduct, facilitate and/or support education. The Foundation also may disseminate information via a Foundation website, a social networking presence, inter-institutional communications, and newsletters, webinars, blogs, and/or educational meetings. Finally, the Foundation intends to encourage participation in and contributions to scientific and clinical, peer-reviewed musculoskeletal journals.
Patient Support. The Foundation will establish patient support programs and/or distribute funds (and/or contribute other resources, such as space) in support of efforts by other organizations that engage in activities to establish and maintain patient support programs. For example, the Foundation intends to support the formation of a patient network, which will offer patients an opportunity to learn about musculoskeletal disorders and provide support to each other. In addition, the Foundation intends to facilitate and/or support the distribution of patient newsletters and other patient communications and facilitate and/or support the organization of patient meetings and free lectures for patients and their families. The Foundation also intends to support efforts to study patient needs and problems.