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.

Medical Missions

2024 Mission Team Makes a BIG Impact!



610 Patients, 29 Corrective Surgeries, 2 Orphanages Treated and 45 Volunteers!

Thank you to EVERYONE for their support, team attitude and generosity. When you see a mother cry because we were able to help her child walk without pain or get hugged by a man who was selected for surgery so he could work without pain for the first time in 15 years – it is all worth it!

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Give Back – Save Soles – Spread Happiness

To make a donation in support of future medical missions, click on the “Donate” button at the top of this page or mail a check to the TPMF office.

Featured Events

Southwest Foot and Ankle Conference 2024


TPMF Attends the SWFAC in Irving, Texas

Thank you to all donors of the fall matching campaign and silent auction. Our goal was to raise $12,000 with generous matching funds!

Foundation Innovative Poster Award Announcement

Congratulations to UTRGV SOPM student Amayrani Sanchez! 

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

View information about previous events, including TMPA State Conferences and the Annual Meeting!

Scholarship Information

2024 scholarship winner names coming soon!

Click Here to learn about past scholarship recipients

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

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?

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Annual Sponsors 

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PATRONS
Sagis DX
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The Microsurgery Spine & Pain Institute
JM Orthotics/Forward Motion
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Texas Podiatric Medical Association
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Dr. Patrick Briggs & Helene Harding
Mr. & Mrs. Michael O’Leary
Website Sponsor: Physician WebPages
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FOUNDATION & MISSION PARTNERS
BakoDx
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Tetra Corporation
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Exparel
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Empire Extremity | Andrew Ruggles
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Mile High Orthotics Lab
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Sagis DX
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Katy Foot Care
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Jason Miller, DPM
Tissue Regenix | DermaPure
l.ellis@tissueregenix.com
JM Orthotics | Forward Motion
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Dr. & Mrs. Falknor
Redi-Thotics
Piedras – William Harris & Howard Payne
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Gail Berkowitz
SOLE SUPPORTERS
Dr. Maureen Caldwell & Dr. Andrew Young
Dr. Tom Garrison
Ms. Lacey Grantz
Mr. & Mrs. James Vining
Dr. Maria Buitrago
Dr. Joe Caporusso
Liz Dietz & Ed Lopez – San Miguel
Linda Hill – San Miguel
Dr. Kevin Huntsman
Dr. & Mrs. James Kutchback
Dr. Scott Margolis
Dr. Jason Miller
Lone Star Podiatry – Dr. Christian Morrison
Vascular Institute – Dallas
Dallas County Podiatric Medical Society
Dr. Brian Sicher