We are now accepting photo submissions for this year’s photo exhibit: Hope and Resilience In Action.

This year we are taking a break from our traditional Images from the Heart photo exhibit and instead are going to create an exhibit that features healthcare workers during the global pandemic. Full submission details are available here.

Day in and day out, our members give their hearts and souls to their patients. Let us shine a light on them and spread hope that things will get better in the coming year!

The ASE Foundation plays a crucial role in supporting the progress and future of our field through investment in the discovery process and in the careers of investigators. We are are proud to offer two NEW researching funding opportunities in 2021! 

1. The Pamela S. Douglas, MD, FASE Research Scholar Award
   • Applications open now! Deadline of February 1, 2021 by 5 PM Eastern Time
2. The Innovation in Cardiovascular Ultrasound Research Grants
   • Application opens February 1, 2021.

Our holiday karaoke competition will run through December 31. View all the submitted videos here and vote for your favorite!

It is only a $5 donation per vote and all funds raised will bring ASEF closer to our Annual Appeal goal of $250,000. 

The ASE Foundation invites applications for the inaugural Pamela S. Douglas, MD, FASE Research Scholar Award. A one-year (12 months) scholarship of $75,000 is available to support clinical or translational scholars in advanced cardiovascular ultrasound research. Application closes on Monday, February 1, 2021 at 5:00 PM ET.

Visit ASEFoundation.org/PamelaSDouglasResearchScholar to learn more and apply today.

Donate to ASEF’s $20,000 fundraising goal TODAY. 

This year, your donation is doubled thanks to ASE’s Past Presidents. They’ve teamed up and pledged to match $9,200 in GivingTuesday donations. Special thanks to Dr. Yvonne Gilliland too for her pledge of $1,000! Combined this makes up more than half our goal – now we’re counting on YOU to help us reach $20,000! 

After you donate, share your support on social media and tag @ASE360 with #GivingTuesday #ASEFoundation. We LOVE seeing your posts. 

Donations will be accepted through December 2.

The ASE Foundation is going trick or treating – virtually! 

Donate to our virtual candy bag this month to help us reach our 2020 Annual Appeal goal. 

As of October 10, we have raised $136,071 towards our $250,000 goal. We need your support more than ever. 

ASEFoundation.org/halloween-2020 

The deadline to nominate a sonographer student for an Alan D. Waggoner Sonographer Student Scholarship Award has been pushed to October 30.

Nominated students will have until November 13 to submit their application packet.

For full nomination criteria, visit: https://www.asecho.org/waggonerscholarship/

Save the date! Applications for the inaugural Pamela S. Douglas, MD, FASE Research Scholar Award will open December 1, 2020.  

National Coffee Day is September 29 & we’re hosting our 2nd annual ‘Donate A Cup to ASEF’ Day!

We’ll be celebrating all week, 9/27 – 10/3, with a fundraising goal of $5,000. Mark your calendars and plan to #BoostASEF with a contribution.

When you donate, snap a picture and post to social media using #GaveACup and tag @ASE360. We want to see your pictures whether you’re sipping on a cup of coffee at home, at work, or with your favorite barista at a local shop. Get in on the fun and ‘Donate A Cup’ to ASEF! Be the caffeine hero of your echo lab and make a donation in their honor. 

We are so excited to share with you our newest fundraiser, the ASE Legends Silent Auction! Prominent ASE members have volunteered their time and expertise to host a variety of virtual events, ranging from educational lectures to social happy hours.

Access the auction website here or copy and paste www.32auctions.com/ASELegends into your web browser. The auction will go live August 8 and will close August 13 at 6:00pm EDT. 

A link to the auction website will also be available at the ASE Foundation’s booth at the 31st Annual Scientific Sessions Virtual Experience. Happy Bidding!