School of Podiatric Medicine’s 25th Anniversary Celebration

Dear Barry Podiatric Alumni,  

In just a few months, the Barry School of Podiatric Medicine will celebrate its 25th Anniversary.  I’ m writing to you to encourage your active participation in a wonderful celebration, The Barefoot Ball,  which will take place at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando on January 21, 2010 during the annual FPMA SAM meeting.  

As an alum of Barry we hope that you will purchase tickets to this historic event.  I am also asking you to join me in championing deserving students who are working to complete their podiatric medical degrees at Barry.  Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the Dr. Marvin and Ruth Steinberg Podiatric Alumni/Student Scholarship Fund.  Since 1994 the fund has supported many students who are now practicing podiatrists.  My family and Barry’s Podiatric Alumni Chapter are asking for your help for academically qualified students who desperately need support to meet the financial demands of their educations.

As you know, my grandfather, Dr. Marvin Steinberg, believed strongly in supporting the academic side of the podiatric profession. Podiatry is now making significant progress with mandatory 3 year residency programs and comprehensive curriculum review at the schools of Podiatric Medicine--changes that will bring us the same level of educational rigor as the allopathic and osteopathic fields. 

While impressive progress is being made in the field of podiatry, there are many talented students who are struggling to stay in school.  The recession has hit them deeply, and they are at risk of having to abandon their dreams of a medical career.  My family is committed to protecting their futures.  My father, Dr. Lloyd Steinberg, brother, Dr. Paul Steinberg, and the rest of the Steinberg family so believe in the importance of scholarship funding,  that we are launching this  25th Anniversary fundraising project with a donation of $6,000.  We hope you will join us by making your own generous donation.
Please celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Barry School of Podiatric Medicine.  Contribute generously to the Scholarship Fund.  Just use the Barry School of Podiatric Medicine website, www.barry.edu/podiatry and complete the on-line gift form. Just five minutes of your time will change the future of a deserving podiatry student. 

Best wishes to you and your family.  I look forward to seeing you at the 25th anniversary celebration in January 2010 and to thanking you in person for your consideration.
Sincerely,

John S. Steinberg, DPM ‘95