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

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
  

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

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.