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PHA's 8th International PH Conference and Scientific Sessions

 

A Journey of Hope and Discovery
Friday, June 20 - Sunday, June 22, 2008

2008 Conference Scholarship Program

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PHA and the Conference Scholarship Committee are thrilled to announce that over $160,000 in funds have been awarded to more than 170 PH patients. A record number of applications for Conference scholarships were received this year, and PHA is grateful for the generous donations which enabled us to provide financial assistance to help so many PH patients and their families attend the 2008 Conference.

Conference Scholarship Sponsors

PHA is grateful to the generous sponsors who helped patient’s dreams of attending Conference a reality.

Community of Hope Scholarship Funds

Supported at a minimum contribution of $15,000, Community of Hope Scholarship Funds represent the backbone of PHA's Conference Scholarship program. 2008 Community of Hope Sponsors are:

  • The Gilead Community of Hope Fund
  • The Pfizer Community of Hope Fund
  • The Tammy Hazen Community of Hope Fund
  • The Actelion Community of Hope Fund
  • Rochester, MN Gala Community of Hope Fund
Tribute Scholarships

Supported at a minimum contribution of $1,200, Tribute Scholarships give contributors the option to honor or remember a loved one. Such generosity and support gives a fellow member of the PH community the opportunity to embark on his or her own "Journey of Discovery and Hope". 2008 Tribute Sponsors are:

  • The Dorothy and Harry Olson Tribute Scholarship, contributed by Jackie Holt
  • The Heather Massey Memorial Scholarship, contributed by John E. Nino (2 scholarships)
  • The Bonnie Dukart Memorial Scholarship, contributed by Dale Smith
  • United Therapeutics Scholarships (6 scholarships)
  • The Nathan Matuszewicz Tribute Scholarships (10 scholarships)
  • Scholarship Fund for California Residents (4 scholarships), contributed by the UCSD One Mile Walk for Fun, organized by Sandee Lombardi
Endowed Scholarship Funds

Funded by larger donations, endowed Scholarship Funds provide ongoing funding for patient scholarships for current and future Conferences through interest payments. 2008 Endowment Sponsors are:

  • Barbara L. Smith Scholarship Endowment Fund
    Barbara L. Smith, a PH patient and PHA Board Member, worked tirelessly on behalf of the organization. After her passing in 2005, The Barbara L. Smith Scholarship Endowment Fund was established in 2006 by S&S Electric Company, Inc. and Vern L. Smith and Family in her honor.