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Unrestricted Fund (General Support)

Support the Society for Thermal Medicine with an unrestricted donation that can be used where it is needed most. Unrestricted gifts provide the flexibility to sustain STM’s core operations, strengthen our annual meeting, and support opportunities for trainees and early career researchers as needs arise.

If you prefer, you may also direct your donation toward a specific purpose such as travel awards, prizes, invited lectures, or training initiatives. If no designation is indicated, your gift will be applied to STM’s Unrestricted Fund for general support.

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The William C. Dewey Memorial Fund

All gifts in Honor of Dr. Dewey will support the educational mission of STM to offer new training opportunities for junior scientists and the importance of guidance and mentoring throughout all of our careers.

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More About William C. Dewey, PhD

William C. Dewey, PhD
1929-2021

On November 15, 2021 one of the leaders in Hyperthermia, and a founding member of STM and past president (1988), Dr. William C. (Bill) Dewey, passed away. The first publication on the response of mammalian cells to hyperthermia was presented by Dr. Dewey in 1971. The William C. Dewy award is given every other year to a person who demonstrates excellence in education and mentoring, and this represents one of the ways that we remember Bill with great fondness.

In honor of the many contributions that Dr. Dewey made to the field of Thermal Medicine, and to our Society, we encourage our members to contribute financial donations in his memory. All gifts in Honor of Dr. Dewey will support the educational mission of STM to offer new training opportunities for junior scientists and the importance of guidance and mentoring throughout all of our careers.

The James Lepock Memorial Fund

Supports of the general activities of the Society for Thermal Medicine and help fund many worthwhile programs, including the Scholar-in-Training Travel Awards.

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More About James Lepock

James Lepock
1948-2005

James Lepock was an innovative, energetic and loyal member of the society who passed away suddenly in 2005 due to complications associated with a cerebral hemorrhage. Jim was well liked by everyone and he was highly respected for his research on the cell biology and physics of hyperthermia. His pioneering research led to the application of quantitative methods to the identification of cellular targets of hyperthermia, and his publications remain highly influential in the field.

At the time of his death, Jim was Chairman of Biomedical Physics at the University of Toronto and, prior to that, served many years as Chairman of the Physics Department at the University of Waterloo. He also served for many years as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Hyperthermia. Besides being a productive and influential scientist and an effective administrator, Jim was also a wonderful and influential teacher. He enjoyed teaching students of all levels, but had a particular fondness for working with and teaching graduate students. Jim really excelled in one-to-one relationships with his students, which allowed him to produce a large number of successful masters and PhD candidates.

Because of Jim's devotion to the training of students and young investigators, his colleagues in the Society for Thermal Medicine created the James Lepock Memorial Fund in 2006 which is used primarily to fund Travel Awards for graduate students and new investigators to attend the annual meeting of the Society. The Governing Council acts as a steward for the James Lepock Memorial Fund.

Please consider making a contribution to the James Lepock Memorial Fund in the support of the general activities of the Society for Thermal Medicine. Your donations help fund many worth while programs, including the New Investigator Travel Awards.

Contributions are tax deductible and are very much appreciated. Most donations are typically $25, $50 or $100, but larger donations are appreciated and can be made by combining mulitple donations in your cart. If you wish to make a contribution by phone, fax, or mail, please contact the us at the Society for Thermal Medicine Business Office at 785-865-9404.

Planned-Giving and Legacy Gifts

The Society for Thermal Medicine is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Many members choose to support STM through planned giving, such as a bequest in a will or trust, or by naming STM as a beneficiary of a retirement account or life insurance policy. Legacy gifts help ensure that future generations of researchers experience the same sense of community, mentorship, and scientific curiosity that has defined STM.

How to include STM in your plans

To make an unrestricted legacy gift, you may share the following sample language with your attorney or advisor:

“I give to the Society for Thermal Medicine, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Federal Tax ID 23-2432339, located at C/o KnowledgeWorks Global, 301 Concourse Blvd., Suite 210, Glen Allen, VA 23059, the sum of $[amount] or [percentage] of my estate for its general, unrestricted purposes.”

If you prefer, you may direct your gift toward a purpose that reflects your priorities (ex. trainee travel, awards, training, or meeting support). We encourage language that allows flexibility over time, such as “for the general purposes of STM, with a preference for [purpose].”

For confidential conversations or to request additional options and sample language, please contact Dr. Arlene Oei, PhD, STM President, at a.l.oei@amsterdamumc.nl or +31 6 16 98 7575.