b'www 9wwweast.east.ororgg 9EAST Trauma Center Challenge MessageDear EAST Members and Friends,We would like to sincerely thank you ALL for your generous donations during the EAST Trauma Center Challenge. During this two-week contest, we were able to raise $48,678 thanks to donors from 59 Level I-V trauma centers across the United States!In celebration, we congratulate R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma CenterBaltimore for the most money donated, totaling $12,200! In addition, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital - Norfolk had the most donors among Level I centers, St. Josephs University Medical Center - Paterson the most donors among Level II centers, West Chester Hospital - West Chester the most donors among Level III centers, and St. Lukes University Hospital Miners CampusCoaldale the most donors among Level IV/V centers! See the Leaderboards for the final results!These winning trauma centers will each receive a coveted framed EAST Hawaiian shirt trophy and a prized lecture from a member of the EAST Executive Committee LIVE at THEIR CENTER and virtually. More details to come soon for the winning centers!It was a close race, and we thank you all for joining the challenge and encouraging your colleagues, friends, and family to donate and for keeping the competition fun with your team photos and videos. We are excited to be able to use the substantial funds raised this year to continue to support initiatives for leadership, education, research, injury control and violence prevention through the EAST Development Fund. You can learn more about the numerous scholarships and awards supported through the generosity of your donations by visiting the EAST Scholarships & Awards page. In an environment of scarce funding opportunities, your investment can make a profound impact on developing the next generation of trauma leaders while improving the care of injured patients. Learn more from our Scholarship & Award Recipients.Thank you again for your support!Sincerely,Jeffry Nahmias, MD, MHPE, FACS, FCCM EAST Development Committee Chair'