"I encourage you to donate to the foundation; it makes a difference!" ~ J. Fezza

ASOPRS and the Foundation have always been like a family to me. There are so many incredibly talented, smart, and inspirational members, and I truly enjoy my interactions. More importantly, ASOPRS has been a platform for meeting old friends and making new ones. ASOPRS has been the gold standard for oculofacial plastic surgery and most advances in our field have been championed by ASOPRS members. I feel ASOPRS and ASOPRS Foundation are truly one and strive to educate physicians, set excellence in patient care, and provide a space for innovation in our field.

The Foundation has grown in the past decades to emerge as an outstanding charitable organization. It supports mission work in foreign countries training of foreign physicians in places where care is difficult, and it creates a platform and support for new research. In the past 20 years, the Foundation has provided unyielding philanthropic assistance, and its impact can be felt globally.

ASOPRS and the Foundation have created a fun and collaborative environment for oculofacial plastic surgeons. I always look forward to the in-person meetings and the exciting locations of the spring meeting. Some of my best friends and colleagues are part of ASOPRS, and I appreciate the lifelong bonds. Whether I’m viewing a presentation, playing golf, or sharing a drink at a meeting, ASOPRS has given me a lifetime of great memories. I appreciate all the senior members who initially welcomed me in 1998, and I hope to greet our newest members in the same fashion. I encourage you to donate to the foundation; it makes a difference!