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BrainwavesThe Benigno S. Aldana Jr. Educational Awards 2018 and 2019, Equipment Donation Program, and Filipiniana 10 Year Anniversary Gala

The Benigno S. Aldana Jr., Educational Awards 2018 and 2019In the fall of 2018, NOF presented six (6) awards to residents from Indonesia, Vietnam, and Nepal to attend the Asian Australasian Advanced Course of Pediatric Neurosurgery (AAACPN) in Japan. They were:

Dr. Edo Johanes Namalo Sihombing, Indonesia

Dr. Christian Ariono, Indonesia

Dr. Dipendra Kumar Shrestha, Nepal

Dr. Erwin Wijatmiko, Indonesia

Dr. Ferdinan Tjungkagi, Indonesia

Dr. Nguyen Thi Thuy Tien, Vietnam

Some of these trainees would not have been able to attend without the NOF award.

At the same time, NOF had a chance to present its programs to the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation (TLHF) with the hopes of expanding the Educational Award. The presentation was a success! TLHF’s mission

is to support and fund neurological research, training, and treatment for brain aneurysms, strokes, and other cerebrovascular condition; and to raise awareness was in line with NOF’s mission. As a result, TLHF committed to supporting our growing educational awards for (1) Innovations in Cerebrovascular (CV) Science and World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Endorsed Bypass Skull-base Course in Jacksonville, and (2) Jacksonville Traveling Fellowship. These awards allow residents/trainees to come to Jacksonville to further their

education. Congratulations to the first awardees for 2019 Innovation of CV Science and Skull-base Course:

Dr. Auricelio Cezar Batista, Jr., Brazil

Dr. Andre Bissoli, Brazil

Dr. Gustavo Cardoso, Brazil

Dr. Felipe Ferreira, Brazil

Dr. Bernardo Keuffer Mendonca, Brazil

Dr. Galih Indra Permana, Indonesia

Dr. Barbara Contarato Pilon, Brazil

Dr. Antonio Prates, Jr., Brazil

The awardees for the Jacksonville Traveling Fellowship will be announced in the summer.

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Equipment Donation Program: Gifts to HospitalsIn many hospitals around the developing world, resources are so limited that they can resort to re-sterilizing disposable medical supplies so more patients can receive treatment. Hospital staff get creative in maximizing their resources as they are short on quantity for the number of patients they treat.

Meanwhile, across the ocean, medical staff collect medical and surgical supplies and instruments that are being disposed but are still useful. They are thrown out because newer versions are available, they are approaching their suggested expiration date or that they are no longer being used due to replacement by a different brand. Whatever the reasons, they can often be re-purposed. So, they get collected for NOF.

We are fortunate to receive such supplies from Jacksonville hospitals. One Saturday in February a team from JP Morgan Chase GoodWorks volunteered to go through all the medical supplies estimated value of $11000. They sorted, packed, and shipped several boxes of them to an under-resourced hospital in Manila, Philppines. Good work JP Morgan Chase volunteers! Thank you Jacksonville!

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Filipiniana: 10 Year Anniversary Fundraising Gala

Your journey to the Philippines is set for August 17, 2019! Imagine traveling back in time to experience the old world charm of Manila without old world technology. No need to sail in a ship or fly for days, attend NOF’s anniversary gala and be immediately transported to Intramuros society. You are a guest of some prominent peninsulares' home that is filled with beautiful Philippine art by Edgar Carabio (Tampa), Pamela Gotangco (Zurich), Hadrian Mendoza (Washington DC) and more.

You hear ballads strummed from a guitar. Then you enter the main sala where you will dine among friends and savor traditional dishes modernized by Jax Filipino Chefs. Art for sale and thoughtfully curated items for silent auction await you, too. All this to raise funds for the programs of NOF. It is a feast for your senses not often found in Jacksonville.

This event will sell out, so, be sure to reply early to ensure you have the best seat in the house. Your invitation is in the mail. We look forward to celebrating this historic milestone for NOF with you at the WJCT Studios, Jacksonville on August 17. Celebrate our accomplishments together and celebrate for going strong 10 more years on.

Visit www.neurosurgeryoutreach.org or contact events@neurosurgeryoutreach.org for more ticketing and sponsorship information.

WISH LIST FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS:

* Expand Educational Award for all residents around the world.

* Plan an Educational Surgical Mission every year.

* Conduct Educational Surgical Missions in other countries.

* Offer equipment donation program to more countries

* Start a neurosurgical patient emergency fund in Manila.

* Open up Hydrocephalus Centers with CURE in Northern Luzon and Mindanao.

Board of Directors and OfficersPhilipp R. Aldana, MD - President Carmina Montesa Aldana - Vice President Maria Quilon - Secretary Lindy Minosa - Treasurer Melanie Boree Gordon Deen, MD Ricardo A. Hanel, MD, PhD Jody Leonardo, MD Gary Schumacher

Advisory Board Eric Bilik, JD Francis Chan, CPA Andrew H. Jea, MD Karen Lidsky, MD Jack Walker, MD

Anna’s Bandanas Annie Rini. MSN. ARNP Interested in the Journey of Giving? Inquiries to make a donation or for volunteer opportunities, please email us at info@neurosurgeryoutreach.org.

Forward ThinkingEducational Award 2019 - Applications for The Benigno S. Aldana Jr., Educational Award for two (2), yes, two, educational opportunities are here! One is sponsorship for the Asia Australasian Advanced Course for Pediatric Neurosurgery in Taiwan in November 2019. The other, with support of the Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation, is for the award to assist in in a traveling neurosurgery fellowship to Jacksonville, Florida. Residents have the option to observe

in the area’s hospitals for a few months. Neurological surgery residents, trainees, and fellows are encouraged to apply by visiting www.neurosurgeryoutreach.org/edu-award or email: edu@neurosurgeryoutreach.org.

Educational Surgical Mission 2020 - Planning sessions for the anniversary ESM is in progress! With the goal of expanding our reach, 2020 ESM hopes to bring in more specialized training, education, and resources. Interested in more information as a volunteer surgeon or on how you can participate and be involved, contact us at caldana@neurosurgeryoutreach.org.

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