ASCRS News: ASCRS Foundation Update
Winter 2025

Get involved with Party for a Purpose

The ASCRS Foundation is looking for interested teams and individuals to participate in the next Party for a Purpose event in Washington, D.C. “Party for a Purpose in the USA” will take place on Friday, April 10 from 8:00–11:00 p.m. In celebration of the ASCRS Annual Meeting being held in the nation’s capital, during the 250th anniversary of the U.S., the theme will focus on U.S. cities/states. Teams will compete by performing a song/dance that includes a U.S. city or state, e.g. “California Girls.” Team members and party attendees are encouraged to wear outfits to support specific teams, or wear red, white, or blue. Several teams will compete for donations during this fun and lively event. During the 2025 event, more than $180,000 was raised to benefit the Foundation and Operation Sight. If you’re interested in leading or joining a team, contact Laura Rousseau (lrousseau@ascrs.org). Physicians, industry representatives, and administrators are all welcome to participate.

ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club: Virtual Wine Tasting 

The ASCRS Foundation’s previously announced Virtual Wine Tasting has been postponed to early 2026. Stay tuned for more details on this event, which will benefit Operation Sight and the ASCRS Foundation. The tasting will be a live, online event, with wines from Jessup Cellars and Handwritten Wines. Join Vance Thompson, MD, Eric Donnenfeld, MD, Kerry Solomon, MD, and Jim Mazzo for an evening of wine tasting, while supporting a great cause. Members and non-members are invited to participate. The ASCRS Foundation 20/20 Wine Club is a partnership between the Foundation, Jessup Cellars, and Handwritten Wines. Members receive a customizable selection of wine (6–12 bottles) at their doorstep every spring and fall. A portion of the proceeds support the ASCRS Foundation. Stay tuned for more details on how you can be part of this unforgettable evening!