b'www.east.org 7Donor Spotlight Donald H. Jenkins, MDUT Health San Antonioleaders for up to two hours inI became an EAST Milestone order to determine how they canDonor for a number of reasons. further the management andBeing in a leadership position, treatment of injured and criticallyone is acutely aware of the ill patients. This partnershipneeds of the organization and benefits industry, EAST, andits membership. Setting an most importantly, our patients.example of volunteerism is In its first year, this initiativeparamount as a leader; putting allowed us to raise $30,000your contributions, including25% of the total money weyour money is vital to succeed. collected in 2018. Thank youIf I dont do it, why should sincerely to the EAST membersanyone else? The benefit who donated their time to thisis seen in the growth of themeet the needs of the members initiativethis achievementorganization and the breadthand maintain the vitality of the is yours. We plan to doubleand scope of the offerings toorganization.this program in 2019 and early 2020. Thank you in advance to members who will be asked toDonor Spotlight Jennifer Hartwell, MDdonate their time in 2019.Indiana UniversityLastly, the DevelopmentI give to EAST because the Committee is working closelyorganization has become with the EAST Board of Directorspersonal to me. My closest to determine how we canfriends and mentors are part of replace the traditional DodgeballEAST, and they have invested Tournament with an activity thatin me through teaching, is safe, fun, and allows us toresearch collaboration, and contribute to the Developmentencouraging me to dream Fund in a way that will paybackbig! I know that whatever our members in the long run.small donation I can give will I am open to any ideas thego directly to nurturing other members have and welcomeyoung surgeons, helping emails from you on this topic.them grow personally and professionally.Babak Sarani, MD, FACS, FCCM Development Committee ChairThank you to EASTs Individual Donors! Many individuals have made generous contributions to support EAST initiatives in research, injury control, violence prevention, education, and leadership development and have set a wonderful example of supporting the mission of EAST by donating to the EAST Development Fund. We thank them for their support and welcome you to read why they choose to support the EAST Development Fund. To read other donor stories, please visit our website.'