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.
Featured Events
Fiesta Game Night & Auction 2024
A special thanks to Yazmin Obregon who came from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico to paint live at our event and donate beautiful art to the auction. And thank you to all the volunteers who helped in the summer heat to unload and work all events!
Progressive Raffle Winners
Dr. Karry Ann Shebetka – Galveston cruise
Dr. Jim Jacobs – Two-count amethyst earrings and margarita basket
Dr. Paul Brancheau – Gold link necklace
Dr. Collin Pehde – TPMA September meeting registration
Dr. Adam Nichols – Golf basket
Dr. Taylor Saucier – Spa basket
Dr. Edna Reyes-Guerrero – Six Flags Fiesta Texas season pass
Adam Jacobs
Bandera Meeting 2024
A big cowboy thank you to everyone for a fantastic Bandera 2024 Meeting!
Great feedback! Great time! Sold out!
New ethics lecture with mock trial – thank you, PICA!
Great camaraderie! Thanks to all doctors who were willing to share rooms!
Thank you to our chairman, Dr. Javier LaFontaine, and all our speakers for their time and education. A special thank you to all of the sponsors that also helped provide additional awards and lodging for residents and students.
Congratulations to the 2024 Bandera winners:
Resident Case Winners
1st – Patrick Robinson, Baylor Scott & White
2nd – Taylor Saucier, HCA West Houston
3rd – Abinav Leva, HCA Kingwood
4th – Sonali Lucitt, Baylor Scott & White
5th – Patrick Tavakoli & Joe Galvan, Hunt
UTRGV SOPM Poster Winners
1st – Madelaine Adkins & Steven Bolton
2nd – Nick Obias & Madeleine MeHaffey
3rd – Nidhin John
Other Events
Annual Meeting 2023
Thank you to all the 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!
2022 Mission Video
Watch a video created by Dr. Michelle Hurless, a Texas resident alumni now practicing in Ohio.
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
- Mail in your donation
- Email the Executive Director at krista.richter@yahoo.com or text 512-626-3674
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