Helen and I were raised in families where education was considered the most important gift you could offer your children, and we believe research is a key component of education. Philanthropic support of our training institutions and community projects has been a constant for us, and we are grateful that the mission of the OMS Foundation so closely reflects our own. We were proud to contribute to REAP (Campaign for Research and Education) and the Centennial Tree, and gladly continue our support as OMSFIRE and GIVE donors. In tribute to Dr. Walker and the Foundation, we chose this moment to join the R.V. Walker Society with a legacy gift in our estate plan.
Research and education are critical to our ability to provide exemplary care for our patients, and protecting our profession is imperative to ensure access to that care. The Foundation is answering that call.
Dr. Richard Nelson – my dad and partner in practice for nearly 25 years – was a Foundation Ambassador, and I overheard many late-night conversations with his friend, former Director Dr. Gerry Hanson, discussing the importance of the Foundation. I learned early that oral and maxillofacial surgery is the best profession in the world, and we must do everything in our power to protect, promote and advance our specialty. Helen and I can think of no better way to do that than by supporting AAOMS and the OMS Foundation.
Drs. Steven R. Nelson and Helen Kechriotis Nelson
