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Docs Rock for the RVF!

  "Champagne Tap," a rock band made up of pediatricians, raised $2500 for the Rosa Vera Fund in Scottsdale, Arizona recently! Thank you to our rock band friends, and especially to Martini Ranch (martiniranchaz.net) who hosted the event and donated 100% of door proceeds to the RVF!
Over $11,000 Raised in New York

From left to right, Holly Brocato, Dr. Jonathan Lee-Melk, Dr. Darlene Ray, Dr. Arturo Brito, Laura Boland, Hadley Drodge and Dr. Lisa Hunt.
 
  • -  Supporter (and pianist extraordinaire) AJ Khaw hosted an intimate and successful fundraiser
  • -  The Brooklyn Wine Exchange donated food, drink, locale and expertise to an evening class on the wine and cheese
  • -  Jaemin Kim and Howard Goldwasser welcomed a crowd of friends into their lovely home for delicious drinks and food
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Memorial Celebrating Joseph Andriola

Joe Andriola, a dear friend and strong supporter of the Rosa Vera Fund, died tragically in a car accident while traveling in China in January. Joe’s wife Judy Carty asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rosa Vera Fund in Joe’s honor.
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Our founder, Dr. Jonathan Lee-Melk, featured on American Idol Gives Back
AI Gives Back As a pediatrician, Jonathan - along with Dr. Darlene Ray, our Chief Medical Officer - works as Director of Community Pediatrics for Chiricahua Community Health Center in Douglas, AZ. His clinic is a recipient of funds from American Idol Gives Back. Watch Jon amaze Simon Cowell with the incredible work his medical team is able to accomplish with the show's financial assistance.
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  2011 Annual Report
Download the pdf and read about our progress in Year 6.
ARCHIVED REPORTS >>
 
  Volunteer Spotlight
Read about Dr. Lisa Hunt, who participated in our 2010 work trip to Montero working alongside our Bolivian colleagues.
 
  RVF Beneficiaries
Meet some of the children and healthcare workers who have benefited from our program.
 
  Help us on iGive.com
Register with iGive - when you shop, a portion of each purchase is donated to your cause.
 
  María Fernanda
The Rosa Vera Fund honors the life of this brave young girl who inspired us all with her courage and spirit.
 
Recent RVF Retreat

Drs. Lee-Melk, Ray and Hunt met with the RVF Board of Directors for the first annual Board Retreat. The all-day event included in-depth presentations on RVF patients, community health workers and scholarship recipients, as well as discussions of the mission statement, communications and fundraising strategy, and budget going forward. It was a fascinating and informative day for all. The exciting news, shared at all the events of the week, is the upcoming groundbreaking for a school/therapy center that RVF and CSRA are building in Montero, made possible by donations in memory of Joseph Andriola, and by The Gould Foundation.

 
Read about the trip