This in<strong>for</strong>mation is intended to be shared with patients.A message from <strong>the</strong><strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gastrointestinal</strong> Endoscopy and your doctor-more-© <strong>2010</strong>. <strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gastrointestinal</strong> Endoscopy.<strong>2010</strong> ASGE Foundation HighlightsPublic OutreachASGE supports patients’ need <strong>for</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation andmembers’ practices with patient education resourcesASGE Foundation-funded public outreach initiatives focus ondemystifying common endoscopic procedures; raising awareness aboutscreening, available treatments, <strong>the</strong>rapies and diagnostic techniques;providing timely and expert in<strong>for</strong>mation on questions patients shouldask <strong>the</strong>ir doctors; and helping patients find qualified endoscopists.• To help promote National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month(NCRCAM) in March, ASGE produced TV and radio Public ServiceAnnouncements with “CSI: New York” actor Hill Harper to raiseawareness about CRC screening in <strong>the</strong> African-<strong>American</strong> community.The PSA was distributed to a television audience of nearly 70 millionand a radio audience of more than 15million, as well as posted on asge.org,ASGE’s screen4coloncancer.org website,and ASGE’s YouTube channel and Facebookpages. The PSA was sponsored by Fujinon,Inc.; a Subsidiary of Fuji Films MedicalSystems, USA.• The ASGE site, screen4coloncancer.org continues to provide up to datein<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> patients such as press releases, statistics and videos toraise awareness about colorectal cancer.• ASGE officially launched its social mediachannels: Facebook, YouTube and Twitterand has three Facebook pages: <strong>the</strong><strong>Society</strong>’s page, its colon cancer awareness “Peter and Polly Polyp” pageand GIE journal page. CRC awareness is promoted through each of<strong>the</strong>se channels including news, educational videos, and events.• Thousands of Blue Star pins, symbolizing <strong>the</strong> fight againstcolon cancer, have been distributed to <strong>the</strong> public throughmembers and various outreach events and also promotedin external and internal communications.• Polyp in<strong>for</strong>mation sheets explaining what apolyp is and when patients should return <strong>for</strong>a follow-up exam were created by ASGE tohelp assist members in <strong>the</strong>ir practice and ineducating <strong>the</strong>ir patients who’ve had a polypremoved during a colonoscopy. A new polypin<strong>for</strong>mation sheet <strong>for</strong> referring physicians wasalso created with general in<strong>for</strong>mation aboutpolyps and follow-up exams <strong>for</strong> use in primarycare, ob-gyn and o<strong>the</strong>r specialties’ practices toraise awareness about colorectal cancer.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------General In<strong>for</strong>mation About Polyps and Foll o w-u p ColonoscopyThe following in<strong>for</strong>mation is intended to provide basic in<strong>for</strong>mation about polyps andgeneral recommendations on follow-up exams. Check with your doctor about <strong>the</strong> specificresults from your recent colonoscopy and a recommended date <strong>for</strong> your follow-up exam. There are several different types of polyps, which are growths in <strong>the</strong> lining of <strong>the</strong> colon.If a polyp was removed during your colonoscopy, you will receive a report indicating <strong>the</strong>type of polyp you had removed. One type of polyp – called an adenomatous polyp (or adenoma <strong>for</strong> short) – is a benignprecancerous growth which may develop into colon cancer in <strong>the</strong> future if not removed. Removal of an adenomatous polyp prevents that polyp from becoming cancerous, butyou are still at risk to develop new polyps in your colon. Close follow-up isrecommended. Over <strong>the</strong> age of 50, approximately 25% of men and 15% of women will have anadenomatous polyp found on a colonoscopy. The presence of a polyp only means that you are at risk <strong>for</strong> colon cancer. It DOESNOT mean that you will get cancer, however, continued follow-up with your doctor isimportant to minimize <strong>the</strong> risk of developing colon cancer in <strong>the</strong> future. If you have a family history of colon cancer, <strong>the</strong> interval <strong>for</strong> your follow-up exam may beshortened.• ASGE became <strong>the</strong> founding sponsor of Gutrunners ; a not-<strong>for</strong>-profitorganization dedicated to improving digestive health througheducation and exercise. Gutrunners strives to create awareness ofobesity, colon cancer and o<strong>the</strong>r digestive disorders by integratingbasic prevention tactics like proper nutrition and exercise as preventivescreening through endoscopyand colonoscopy. Proceeds will godirectly to colon cancer and obesityresearch and patient education andservices including free colonoscopy<strong>for</strong> uninsured patients.“Help <strong>the</strong> ASGE Foundation Reach <strong>the</strong> Cecum”During <strong>the</strong> last quarter of <strong>2010</strong>, <strong>the</strong> ASGEFoundation introduced members to a new annualgiving campaign inviting every ASGE member toinvest in <strong>the</strong> foundation by donating <strong>the</strong> equivalentof <strong>the</strong>ir professional fee <strong>for</strong> an endoscopicprocedure to <strong>the</strong> ASGE Foundation.On November 18, <strong>the</strong> ASGE Governing Board andASGE Foundation Board of Trustees held a phonea-thonto spread <strong>the</strong> campaign’s message,“Help <strong>the</strong> ASGE Foundation reach <strong>the</strong>cecum”. In one afternoon, <strong>the</strong> GoverningBoard and Foundation Trustees personallycontacted over 500 ASGE members whogenerously donated over $30,000 to<strong>the</strong> Foundation.With a successful launch, and positive feedback from members, <strong>the</strong>Foundation looks <strong>for</strong>ward to <strong>the</strong> continued success of this annual givingcampaign in 2011!Crystal AwardsHosted by ASGE and <strong>the</strong> ASGE Foundation, <strong>the</strong> sixthannual Crystal Awards was held in New Orleansduring Digestive Disease Week® at <strong>the</strong> LouisianaSuperdome, home of <strong>the</strong> <strong>2010</strong> New Orleans SaintsSuper Bowl Champions. Over500 people attended <strong>the</strong> eventto honor <strong>2010</strong> award and grantrecipients <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir dedicationand leadership in <strong>the</strong> field ofgastrointestinal endoscopy.Rudolf V. Schindler AwardC. Paul Swain, MDRoyal London Hospital, Dept. of Gastroenterology, London, EnglandDistinguished Service AwardBret T. Petersen, MD, FASGEMayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minn.Distinguished Educator AwardSteven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGEWashington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Mo.Distinguished Endoscopic Research Mentoring AwardAmitabh Chak, MD, FASGEUniversity Hospitals Case Medical Center, Cleveland, OhioMaster Endoscopist AwardTodd H. Baron, MD, FASGEMayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.President’s AwardDavid G. WoodsPentax Medical Company, Montvale, N.J.Congressional Service AwardsCongressman Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-IL)Congressman Henry A. Waxman (D-CA)6
Statement of Financial Position<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Gastrointestinal</strong> Endoscopy (ASGE) FoundationStatement of Financial Position as of December 31, <strong>2010</strong> and 200912/31/10 12/31/09TOTAL ASSETS $ 13,138,732 $ 11,448,020TOTAL LIABILITIES 470,171 397,715NET ASSETS:Unrestricted Fund 6,867,957 5,715,283Temporarily Restricted 878,043 431,236Permanently Restricted 4,922,561 4,903,786TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 12,668,561 $ 11,050,305Statement of Activities For <strong>the</strong> Twelve Months Ending December 31, <strong>2010</strong>TemporaryRestrictionPermanentRestrictionUnrestrictedREVENUES:O<strong>the</strong>r Income $ 2,310 $ — $ —Circle of Light <strong>Society</strong> DonorSteven A. Edmundowicz, MD, FASGEWashington University School ofMedicine, St. Louis, Mo.“As an educatorin gastrointestinalendoscopy, Iknow that bycontributing to <strong>the</strong>ASGE Foundation,my donations willsupport teachingand educationin my field. These funds will improve<strong>the</strong> practice of endoscopy worldwideand help to bring new techniques andtechnologies that will benefit us all. “Special Events 46,875 — —Contributions 640,474 197,986 18,775Grants — 1,058,004 —Affiliate Transfer (234,712) — —Net Assets Released From Restriction 1,342,533 (1,342,533) —TOTAL REVENUES 1,797,480 (86,543) 18,775TOTAL EXPENSES 1,677,510 — —REVENUES OVER EXPENSES 119,970 (86,543) 18,775TOTAL INVESTING ACTIVITY 1,032,704 533,350 —INCREASE IN NET ASSETS 1,152,674 446,807 18,775Net Assets, Beginning of Year 5,715,283 431,236 4,903,786Net Assets End of Period $ 6,867,957 $ 878,043 $ 4,922,561ASGE and ASGE Foundation audit report and financial statements are available upon request.ASGE Foundation Net Assets as of December 31, <strong>2010</strong>15,000,000Circle of Light <strong>Society</strong> DonorJames T. Frakes, MD, MS, FASGERock<strong>for</strong>d Gastroenterology Associates,Ltd., Rock<strong>for</strong>d, Ill.“Fur<strong>the</strong>ring GIendoscopic researchis a hallmark of <strong>the</strong>ASGE Foundation.Donations to <strong>the</strong>Foundation fundthis rigorous inquiry,<strong>the</strong>reby advancing<strong>the</strong> science <strong>for</strong>future patients and future colleagues.I feel that we, as physicians, havea responsibility to give back to <strong>the</strong>patients and <strong>the</strong> profession that haveprovided us with such a rewardinglife’s work. Contributions to <strong>the</strong> ASGEFoundation are a way to do just that.”12,000,0009,000,0006,000,0003,000,000020052006200720082009<strong>2010</strong>7
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