TPMF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting medical missions, charitable outreach and medical education that enhance the quality of life for underserved populations. The Foundation provides mentoring, training, and networking for post-graduate podiatric students and others, which increase access to patient care for the indigent and those in need of treatment for diabetic complications, deformities, birth defects, injuries and other untreated medical issues.

Help Us Save Soles

Donations Make a Difference!

All donations are appreciated and support Foundation projects. You help us serve, educate and support foot & ankle care. Over 600 indigent patients provided clinic and surgical care in 2023! And 15 residency grants and case awards were given in 2023!

How can I help? Choose one of the following donation options:

  • Click the Donate button above
  • Complete a donation form (options for Sole Supporter and Memorials included)
  • Mail in your donation
  • Contact Executive Director Krista Richter by email at  krista.richter@yahoo.com or text at 512-626-3674

Featured Event

Bandera Meeting 2024

Join us on the RANCH! Casual CME & networking! 15 CME contact hours.

-NEW: 2 hours, ethics provided.
-NEW: Student poster contest – audience votes
-NEW: Mock trial and 15% PICA renewal discount for policyholders

Click here to see the exciting agenda!

Great interactive lectures, resident case contest, malpractice cautions and western theme. *Space limited.

*Registration includes 2 nights lodging, activity and meals.

Other Events

Annual Meeting 2023

Thank you to all sponsors and donors! Your support helps us continue our charitable projects, mission and scholarships while making a difference!

Medical Missions

2023 Mission Takes Largest Team Ever!

This was the largest team ever – and with many logistical and government challenges, we appreciated every single volunteer’s dedication and time. It was also a special trip as Dr. Don & Nelda Falknor were able to return to San Miguel after a long fight with medical challenges. Dr. Chris Browning, Dr. Javier Lafontaine, Dr. Jim & Liz Kutchback and Dr. Steve Brancheau, along with Dr. Maria Buitrago, Dr. Paul Brancheau and Dr. Dale Lane, have stepped in to help lead and keep the mission efforts going. Dr. Browning took on a huge role this year to head up coordination, scheduling and logistics with Krista Richter. THANK YOU TO ALL!

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2022 Mission Video

Click Here to Watch

Click above to watch a video created by Dr. Michelle Hurless, a Texas resident alumni now practicing in Ohio.

2023-2024

Supporters

PATRONS

Sagis DX
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Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy
info@richiespharmacy.com

The Microsurgery & Pain Institute

JM Orthotics/Forward Motion
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Texas Podiatric Medical Association
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Dr. Patrick Briggs & Helene Harding

Website Sponsor: Physician WebPages
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FOUNDATION PARTNERS

BakoDx
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Tetra Corporation
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Exparel
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Empire Extremity | Andy Ruggles
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Mile High Orthotics Lab
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SOLE SUPPORTERS

Dr. Tim Abigail
Dr. Julio Alaniz
Gail Berkowitz
Maria Buitrago, DPM
Maureen Caldwell, DPM
Leslie Campbell, DPM
Joe Caporusso, DPM
Liz Dietz & Ed Lopez – San Miguel
Linda Hill – San Miguel
Drs. Michelle Hurless & Jacqueline Donovan
Dr. & Mrs. James Kutchback
Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Leary
Scott Margolis, DPM
Jason Miller, DPM
Dr. Tom Garrison

MISSION SPONSORS

Vascular Institute
rachel.j@myvascular.com

Sagis DX
jwilliams@sagisdx.com

Tetra Corporation

Empire Extremity
andrewrugglesdjo@gmail.com

Katy Foot Care

Jason Miller, DPM

Tissue Regenix/DermaPure
l.ellis@tissueregenix.com

3M – Wound Div., Woodlands, TX
kcameron2@mmm.com

Dr. Comfort
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JM Orthotics/Forward Motion
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Scholarship Information

Congratulations to all 2023 scholarship winners:

Madeleine Mehaffey
Nicholas Obias
Peter Elvin
Tristan Cavazos
Sharmin Bootwala
Denae Cantu
Vivian Etugbo

Natali Gutierrez
James Hughes
Serena Markose
Oyinkansola Mudasiru
Mireille Nkamsi
Isabella Strash
Brittney White
Ali Ahmad

CLICK HERE for more information about the scholarship program

For any additional questions, email Krista Richter, TPMF Director at krista.richter@yahoo.com.

Inaugural Year Donations

Thank you to all inaugural year scholarship donors!

As of August 2023, TPMA & TPMF have partnered to set up a direct donor fund with UTRGV. Donations, memorials and gifts can be directly processed online to the school using our NEW FUND LINK.

This direct scholarship fund will be given out annually by the school to deserving students. Watch for fundraisers to increase our fund scholarships!

For personal larger endowment gifts, contact the UTRGV development office at christie.gonzalez@utrgv.edu or contact TPMF as a resource at krista.richter@yahoo.com.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the inaugural donor program