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?
- 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
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Annual Sponsors
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