In 2002, The Western Trauma Association established The Western Trauma Association Foundation for Education and Research.This not-for-profit organization administers the funds for the Earl G. Young Resident Research Prize and has begun to underwrite research projects and other educational efforts and opportunities.

The Foundation solicits contributions from individuals, corporations, and other charitable organizations.

Donors to the Annual Fund are recognized in the following categories, based upon their lifelong cumulative contributions:

 

Contribution amount	Lifelong Contribution Level
$5,000 and above	Couloir Society
$2,500-$4,999	Double Black Diamond Club
$1,000-$2,499	Black Diamond Circle
$500-$999	Blue Trail Associates
$250-$499	Green Trail Group
$1-$249	Friends of the Western Trauma Foundation

Officers of the Foundation are:

Other members of the Board of Directors are:

Contributions are now being accepted online:

You may click on the following secure link to access the TCSC Online Contribution Payment System. Then, click on the "Register" link to submit the contribution form and make your payment.

Online WTA Foundation Contribution Form

For current contributions contact, Western Trauma Association.

For further information and additional methods to make contributions contact Dr. Barry C. Esrig, MD, President. All contributions are tax deductible.