The Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation


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.

  
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Help Us Save Soles

Donate for Foundation projects at the Donate button or arrange a donation through mail by contacting krista.richter@yahoo.com directly.

Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation outreach programs include:

  • Medical missions
  • Indigent care programs & shoe drives
  • Post-graduate residency mission grants
  • Support and job networking of Texas podiatric residency training programs
Donations for the UTRGV Texas School of Podiatric Medicine are not included here and should be made separately (scroll down to see below). _________________________________________________________________________________

Featured Events


BANDERA MEETING 2023
Click here for 2023 Bandera case winners

FRIDAY FIESTA RECEPTION - SAFARI STYLE 2023

June 23, 2023 - Kalahari Resort, TX - TPMA Annual Conference

Sponsored by Sagis DX

Fiesta

Event supports Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation missions, resident grants & scholarships. All attendees and family are invited!

Fiesta

6:30 pm-8 pm
  • Food, drinks, music, networking! Pick up comp drink tickets at Sagis DX booth
  • Best safari/fiesta-dressed contest! Great prizes!
  • Selfie station

    8 pm-10:30 pm
  • Texas hold'em elimination tournament - beginners welcome! Space limited
  • Hold your spot here with a donation or sign up at TPMF booth!

  • NEW! Safari roulette open during poker with music and bar. Beginners welcome!
  • Use your winnings for great raffle prizes provided by Sagis DX.
  • Click here to donate in advance or on-site.

    Poker and roulette are open: click here

    We look forward to seeing you June 2023! _________________________________________________________________________________

    TPMF Makes a Big Difference to 600


    Fiesta

    2022 Medical Mission Is a Success!

    Thank you to the mission team and all sponsors.

    CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE


    Click here for 2022 video done by Dr. Michelle Hurless:
    https://youtu.be/b-K1_8jPnzk

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    UTRGV Texas School of Podiatric Medicine

    Scholarship Information


    CLICK HERE TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

    CLICK HERE to see 2022 scholarship winners
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    UTRGV Texas School of Podiatric Medicine

    Inaugural Year Donors


    CLICK HERE TO BECOME A DONOR

    Inaugural year donations will be accepted through May 30, 2023.

    Inaugural donors (as of 5/18/23):


    General Donors
    Dr. Maria Buitrago
    Dr. Neil Campbell
    Lance Ellis
    Dr. Francs Lagrone
    Dr. Scott McKinney
    Krista Richter
    Dr. Steve Stanton
    Dr. Luis Venegas
    Dr. Joe Caporusso
    Dr. Leon Brill
    Drs. Matthew & Andrea Rockett
    Drs. James & Teresa Barrios Ogden
    Dr. Scott Margolis
    Dr. Lacey Clawson
    Dr. Jeff Ross
    Dr. Paul Kim
    Dr. Kyle Ballew

    $5,000 or Above Level Donors
    Texas Podiatric Medical Foundation
    Dr. James & Elizabeth Kutchback
    Dr. Steve Brancheau
    Dr. Dan Bhakta
    Dr. Jason Miller
    Dr. Paul & Bonnie Schwarzentraub - RC Foundation
    Dr. David Blumfield & Dr. Jorge Matuk - Podiatry Associates of Houston
    Dr. Tom Garrison - In Memory of Dr. Oran Burnett
    Dr. Billy Westbrook
    Dr. Scott & Mrs.McKinney
    Krista Richter

    $10,000 or Above Level Donors
    Texas Podiatric Medical Association
    Podiatry Associates of Victoria

    2023 Bandera Attendee Donors
    Dr. Steve Brancheau
    Dr. Daniel Waldman
    Dr. Javier LaFontaine
    Dr. Patrick Briggs
    Dr. Steve Lieberson
    Dr. Travis Boedeker
    Dr. Richard Rees
    Dr. Neil Campbell
    Dr. Roger Moblad
    Dr. Doug Murdoch
    Dr. Kent Stahl
    Dr. Michael Valenza
    Dr. Dwight Volling
    Dr. Colin Pehde
    Jeni Williams, Sagis DX
    Benjamin Pogue, FreeLifeLabs
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    Supporters


    PATRONS

    Sagis DX
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    The Microsurgery & Pain Institute

    JM Orthotics/Forward Motion
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    Texas Podiatric Medical Association
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    Richie's Specialty Pharmacy
    info@richiespharmacy.com

    Dr. Patrick Briggs & Helene Harding



    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



    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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