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Jim Moore Elected President

Jim Moore, C.Ped was elected president of the foundation. The election was held during the boards meeting held at the Pedorthic Footcare Associations 52nd annual symposium held in Albuquerque, NM. .…(click here for more information)

Thompson Joins Pedorthic Foundation Board

Robert Thompson, a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of preventive foot health, has joined the Board of Directors of the Pedorthic Foundation, a 501(c) (3) charity that provides support for pedorthic education, research, practitioner recognition, and special projects.…(click here for more information)

Foundation Holds Celebration of Pedorthics

The Pedorthic Foundation held its first “Celebration of Pedorthics” at the North American Pedorthic Congress in Orlando, Florida on November 17, 2010. The special evening of conversation and food was sponsored by Aetrex Worldwide, Inc. .…(click here for more information)

Foundation Thanks LaFontsee

Pedorthic Foundation president Darlene Hall, C.Ped., L. Ped.-OK, presented a certificate of appreciation to outgoing Foundation Board member Dane LaFontsee, C.Ped. LaFontsee, who as president of the Pedorthic Footcare Association, also served for two years as an ex officio member of the Foundation's Board, acting as the primary liaison between PFA and the Foundation. Noting LaFontsee's dedication to pedorthics and its practitioners, Hall thanked him for his generosity, time and wisdom in contributing to deliberations of the Foundation's Board.…(click here for more information)

Announcing our Feet for Life(TM) Program

“Feet for Life” is part of the Pedorthic Foundation's charitable activities. It is overseen by a separate Operating Board made up of key people from the pedorthic community. The charitable “Feet for Life” program works by having suppliers donate pedorthic footwear and related goods,while credentialed pedorthists donate their services. The credentialed pedorthist advise their diabetic patients who have limited income and…(click here for more information)