Visionary Research Society

An extraordinary opportunity to support orthopaedic research

Established in 2013, the Visionary Research Society (VRS) recognizes individuals who have demonstrated their commitment to orthopaedic research with a major gift to the OREF Research Fund. The fund supports grants for both agenda-driven and investigator-driven research.
 
Become a founding member of the Visionary Research Society and support critical orthopaedic research that explores the answers to key clincial questions, funds the best science, and ultimately benefits patient care. Your gift to the Visionary Research Society will:
  • Support clinical and basic science advances now
  • Enable OREF to promote a research agenda that addresses today's most critical issues
  • Support the most promising researchers in the field

>> Click here to make a gift to the OREF Research Fund.

Every gift makes a difference

Membership in the Visionary Research Society is reserved for donors making cash gifts of $20,000 or more to the OREF Research Fund. Gifts may be paid in a lump sum or spread out and paid monthly, quarterly or annually for up to five years. VRS members are additionally honored with recognition at the following levels:
  • $1 million+
  • $500,000+ 
  • $250,000+ 
  • $100,000+ 
  • $50,000+ 
  • $20,000+ 

Membership at any of the designated levels will be recognized with:

  • A special VRS lapel pin and ribbon 
  • Recognition in OREF's Annual Report
  • Invitation to special events including the OREF Major Donor Reception at AAOS Annual Meetings
  • Access to OREF's VIP Donor Hospitality Suite at AAOS Annual Meetings 

View the current VRS Member Directory.

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Mellor, PhD, CAE
Chief Executive Officer
mellor@oref.org
(847) 430-5110

Edward F. Hoover
Vice President of Development
hoover@oref.org
(847) 430-5105

 

>> Click here to make a gift to the OREF Research Fund.