Pediatric Foundation of Georgia

The Pediatric Foundation of Georgia, exists to:

Promote the health, safety and well-being of children in Georgia.
Promote the practice of pediatrics as a medical specialty.
Acknowledge outstanding contributions of individuals on behalf of children.
Encourage students and residents in the study and training for pediatrics via scholarship support and recognition.
Promote excellence in pediatric care through medical education programs, research, and other activities.

Recent Foundation grants include the following:

Wee Can Ski, Augusta, a program to involve children with disabilities in water recreation activities, $2200.
Camp Kudzu, Atlanta, a summer camp for children with diabetes, $1000
Fragile Kids Foundation, to purchase equipment/supplies for medically fragile children, $2500
Renovacion Conyugal, Inc., to expand parenting program for at-risk Hispanic families, $1000
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, for the Judson R. Hawk, MD Endowment Fund, $2500
HealthSTAT, a coalition of medical students advocating for healthcare access, $1200
Bi-annual grants to the state's 5 pediatric departments to support pediatric interest groups for medical students, $1000 ea.

The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations and institutions in support of these goals. Click here for a copy of the application. Applications must be submitted prior to May 15th for the spring board meeting or September 15th of each year for consideration at the Foundation's Board meeting in the fall.

The Foundation's primary fund raiser is held each fall at one of Georgia's premier golf courses. The 2008 event will be held on September 9th at the Settindown Creek Golf Course in Roswell. For information about participation, please click here.