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The Grand York Rite Masonic Bodies of Florida. Presents. The York Rite Masonic Charities. Created by David A. Aponte, Grand Captain General Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Florida. As York Rite Freemasons,. When we see a need in mankind, we work together to find a solution.
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The York Rite Masonic Charities Created by David A. Aponte, Grand Captain GeneralGrand Commandery of Knights Templar of Florida
As York Rite Freemasons, When we see a need in mankind, we work together to find a solution.
Masonic Medical Research Laboratory • Biomedical research in cardiology • Royal Arch Research Assistance • Research into Central Auditory Problems • Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation • Cardiovascular & Arteriolosclerosis Research • Knights Templar Eye Foundation • Correctable Eye Surgeries; Co-Sponsor Senior Eye Care Program York Rite Masonic Charities
Charity Flagship Grand Lodge of F. & A. M. of Florida York Rite Masonic Charities Cardiology Research
Genetic & Molecular Research • Cardiac Syndrome • Cardiac Arrhythmias • Atrial Fibrillation
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida Royal Arch Research Assistance R. A. R. A. York Rite Masonic Charities
HEARING Central Auditory Processing Disorders Royal Arch Research Assistance C. A. P. D. Condition in which one has difficulty processing or interpreting auditory information when in a less than optimal listening environment.
Is a major partner and sponsor for the last 4 years Royal Arch Research Assistance A nonprofit organization that is developing diagnostic tests and effective treatments and technologies for C.A.P.D. children.
Clinical Intervention • Research • Education Royal Arch Research Assistance
Grand Council of Royal & Select Masters of Florida Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation York Rite Masonic Charities • Cardiovascular • & • Arteriolosclerosis Research
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation FACTS YOU KNOW • Cardiovascular disease is the Number One Killer in the United States. • You Know Someone Who’s Had a Heart Attack or Stroke. • You Know Someone Who’s Had Angioplasty, Bypass or Catheterization.
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation Your donations help fund Indiana Center for Vascular Biology& Medicine(ICVBM)Cryptic Masons Medical Research CenterIndiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation Your Money at Work Adult Stem Cell Angiogenesis The Closure Early Detection of Vascular Diseases Groundbreaking technique to extract a patient’s own cells that are like stem cells and to re-introduce them into the patient’s heart to enhance the growth of new blood vessels and possibly regenerate heart tissue. Non-Invasive device that uses electronic pulses to stimulate cell growth Present Projects The “Closer ” is being used on more than 500,000 patients annually. Electronic Pulsating Devices Maintenance of Arteries Open After Angioplasty
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Florida Knights Templar Eye Foundation "That Others May See” York Rite Masonic Charities A tax-exempt charitable foundation founded in 1956 to aid those who need help in the preservation of sight.
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Co-Sponsor Patient chooses Doctor and Hospital 65 + U. S. Citizen Less than 65 Senior Eye Care Program Eye Surgery Research Grants Doesn’t belong to an HMO or VA Proof of US Citizenship Pediatric Ophthalmology Not Seen an ophthalmologist in 3 + years No Medical Insurance, Private or State-Sponsored Talk to Your Local Commandery KTEF Coordinator We refer them 1 (800) 222-EYES
Knights Templar Eye Foundation How Your DOLLAR Works Hospital Costs (Including Anesthesia) Patients' Miscellaneous Public Relations (Printing, Postage, etc) Doctor Fees (Including Glasses) Research Grants and Senior Eye Care Program Administration (Salaries, Rent, etc.)
York Rite Masonic Charities Ways to Donate INDIVIDUAL GROUP Contribute Directly or through Your Local York Rite Masonic Bodies to Each Charity M.M.R.F. R.A.R.A C.M.M.R.F. K.T.E.F. Involve your Blue Lodge, Appendant Masonic Body or Other Fraternal Organization(s). Have them join us in contributing to these Charities
York Rite Masonic Charities DONATIONS TO Knights Templar Eye Foundation Individual or Organization Associate Patron - $50 Patron - $100 For Knights Templar Only Grand Commander’s Club - $100 Grand Master’s Club - $1000 Life Membership - $30
York Rite Masonic Charities OTHER WAYS TO DONATE WILLS BEQUESTS MEMORIAL
York Rite Masonic Charities WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW • TAKE ACTION • GET INVOLVED • GET OTHERS INVOLVED
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