Foundation Update

Following the Foundation of the NLA’s inaugural Familial Hypercholesterolemia Roundtable in New Orleans this past February, I am pleased to report meaningful progress on our important FH initiative. We convened with an outstanding delegation of representatives from the American College of Osteopathic Physicians, American Society for Preventive Cardiology, FH Foundation, International FH Foundation, National Lipid Association, National Society of Genetic Counselors, and the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association, as well as several additional representatives from the Foundation of the NLA. The group discussed our shared commitment to the development and achievement of FH awareness. There are plans for meetings throughout the year to share information and ideas to further awareness of FH.

February also proved to be an important month for planning the Foundation’s future. At the NLA's biannual strategic planning session, held February 9-10 in Miami, we reaffirmed the Foundation’s desire to focus on FH awareness and educational efforts. We also discussed the need to establish broader financial support for the Foundation. Currently, the best ways to donate are to make individual contributions, to apply for Lifetime Membership through the NLA at www.lipid.org/lifemember, or to attend a Foundation event. Supporting the Foundation allows us to provide seed funding for educational and research grants. We are developing a fund to support fellowship programs in Clinical Lipidology, and $1,000 from each Lifetime Membership fee will be set aside for this purpose.

Looking ahead, please join us for an evening poolside to go "Dancing in the Desert" on Saturday, June 1, during the Annual Scientific Sessions in Las Vegas. The Red Rock Hotel’s luxurious pools will provide the perfect setting to enjoy a warm summer evening complete with music, a photo booth and premium cocktails. Register at www.lipid.org/sessions—it will be a great time for a great cause!

As always, thanks for your support of our Foundation.