As we approach the end of the year, we encourage you to consider a contribution to the ROI. You may ask the question of why support the ROI. To answer that question, we can look to the reasons why members of ASTRO contribute to the ROI, which is a separate 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds research in radiation oncology. The ROI depends on contributions and does not receive funding from ASTRO to support research grants awarded annually.
Members of ASTRO who support the Radiation Oncology Institute (ROI) make contributions for a variety of reasons. For many, the motivation is “giving back” to the profession. Others give to honor a mentor or a family member in radiation oncology. Some ASTRO members support the ROI to advance science and the future of radiation oncology.
For example, Louis Constine, MD, FACR, FASTRO, cites his reason for donating as “giving back” and made his generous renewal at the Founders’ Circle level this year to honor his mentor, the late Philip Rubin, MD, FASTRO. Others like Michelle Kim, MD, and Manisha Palta, MD, made their gifts in honor of their fathers, Jyung Kim, MD, and Jatinder Palta, PhD, FASTRO, respectively.
Gifts have been made in memory of ASTRO members who have passed away in the past couple of years, including Larry Kun, MD, FASTRO; James D. Cox, MD, FASTRO; Luther Brady, MD, FASTRO; Carl Mansfield, MD, ScD, FASTRO; and Ralph Dobelbower, MD, PhD.
The ROI has received contributions from groups of residents in honor of their mentors, such as those honoring Colleen A.F. Lawton, MD, FASTRO, and J. Frank Wilson, MD, FASTRO.
Dr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and Christopher Rose, MD, FASTRO, have made legacy gifts through their estate plans that will have a long-term impact on radiation oncology research.
No matter what your reason for giving may be, we encourage you to join in making an annual contribution to the ROI. You can make your gift online and may want to consider a monthly gift to become a member of our new Sustainers’ Circle.
We would love to know what motivates you to support the ROI! You can share your reason for giving on the ROI’s Facebook page or mention us on Twitter. While you are on Facebook and Twitter, remember to follow the ROI so you can stay up to date on the ROI’s research and opportunities to be involved.
J. Frank Wilson, MD, FASTRO
ROI Board of Trustees
Co-chair, ROI Development Committee
Timothy Williams, MD, FASTRO
ROI Board of Trustees
Co-chair, ROI Development Committee