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Fall 2003 • Vol.3 No. 3

Focus on Vascular Diseases: Carotid Artery Disease
Farewell Dr. William Hiatt
Preventing Another Stroke with Antiplatelet Medication
New Ways to Support VDF
A Daily Dose of Walking: It's Good Medicine
Welcome New Board and Staff
Partner Spotlight
Frequently Asked Questions
Staying Independent

New Ways to Support VDF

Now there are new convenient ways to financially support our efforts at the Vascular Disease Foundation:

ONLINE GIVING
You can make donations through online giving. With just a few clicks and a credit card, you can make a secure donation on the internet. Simply click on the Online Giving Button on our web site.

DESIGNATE US AS YOUR CHARITY OF CHOICE IN THE COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN
Federal and military employees can donate to us by designating the VDF as their donation of choice in the Combined Federal Campaign that occurs in the fall. Put our official campaign number #2527 on your pledge card. See www.bestcfc.org for further information. If you know any federal or military employees, please request that they to designate the VDF on their pledge card.

ANNUAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Our annual fundraising campaign will be underway soon. We hope you will give generously to support the Foundation's efforts to increase education and awareness about vascular diseases.

EXCELLENCE IN CARE AWARD
The Vascular Disease Foundation EXCELLENCE IN CARE AWARD is a way to recognize a health care professional who has done an outstanding job in the field of vascular medicine. To nominate a health care professional, send us a note or email with a tax-deductible donation telling us who you wish to honor and why they deserve the recognition. Be sure to identify the honoree's name, adddress and phone number so we can send them their award. Also, send us your name and address so we can thank you as well!