b'8 EAST news | 2020 Issue 3Thank You to DonorsThank you to the many donors who have made generous contributions to the EAST Development Fund. Your generosity and commitment allow us to continue to fund scholarships and initiatives designed to reduce the incidence of trauma and improve the care of injured patients.As trauma continues to be the leading cause of death in the USA among persons ages 1 to 46, your support is vital to helping develop the next generation of trauma leaders working to prevent injury and save lives. Learn how your philanthropy is helping to change the future of trauma care from our scholarship and award recipients featured here. Click the images for more information.As a recipient of the EAST GRADE Workshop Scholarship, I am so very grateful for the opportunity to engage renowned national faculty in an in-depth workshop designed to enhance our understanding of the process and principles of effective Practice Management Guidelines development.Dennis Kim, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCCP Harbour - UCLA Medical CenterEASTs investment in young trauma surgeons helps to springboard their career through mentorship and support of their academic pursuits. The return on the investment is exponential; the research performed by recipients of EAST funding improves the care of the injured patient while they blossom into the next generation of trauma leaders.Brian Yorkgitis, DO, FACS University of Florida - JacksonvilleThe EAST Trauma Research Scholarship is a great opportunity for an Acute Care Surgeon to begin their academic career. The potential of this initial seed can be limitless. The initial EAST Trauma Research Scholarship has led to continued funding from the NIH for ten years and has allowed me to growfrom a junior surgeon-scientist to a senior surgeon-scientist.Alicia Mohr, MD, FACS, FCCM University of FloridaLearn more about the many scholarships and awards that have been made possible through thesupport of our donors.'