Donors

The OAFP Foundation is grateful to its compassionate donors whose support demonstrates their involvement, interest, and commitment to our mission to cultivate student career choice in the specialty of family medicine. THANK YOU to our donors for their continuous support of Foundation programs!


  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians

 

 

  • Linda Stone, MD

  • Roger Friedman, MD
  • Christine O’Dea, MD
  • Damian Rodgers

 

  • Iman Bastawros, MD
  • Craig Cairns, MD
  • Jaividhya Dasarathy, MD
  • Eric Fryxell, MD
  • Julia Heng, MD
  • Mathew Jose, MD
  • David Kageorge, MD
  • Vanessa Maier, MD
  • Robert McEvoy, MD
  • Anna McMaster, MD
  • Linda Post, MD
  • Baljit Rangi, MD
  • Courtney Roberts, MD
  • Mike Sevilla, MD
  • Deborah Wilson, MD
  • Kathleen Wittberg, MD


Memorial Gifts

These gifts are a sincere expression of sympathy and a fitting way to honor the memory of those who were important to us. Below are 2025 memorial gift donors.


David Paragas by
  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
  • David M. Scoggin, MD
Richard Markovich by
  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
Jean Houston Benison by
  • Brian Bachelder, MD
  • Gary L. LeRoy, MD
  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
Laurence B. Stone by
  • Linda C. Stone, MD
Carol Markovich by
  • Brian Bachelder, MD
  • Anna McMaster, MD
  • Ohio Academy of Family Physicians
  • Linda Stone, MD


Honor Gifts

These gifts were made in honor of someone special or to recognize an important event. Below are recent honorary gift donors.


Cleveland Clinic Akron General Center for Family Medicine Staff and Residents
  • Renee Markovich, MD
Najhee Purdy by
  •  Nanette Lacuesta-Kimmel MD
Thomas E. Martin, MD
  • Annette Chavez, MD, FAAFP
Robert Brewster, MD
  • Annette Chavez, MD, FAAFP
2025 Past Presidents’ Quilt Activity by
  • Brian Bachelder, MD
  • Mark Belfer, DO
  • Ken Bertka, MD
  • Cathy Bishop, DO
  • Ross and Linda Black
  • Wayne Forde, MD
  • Doug Harley, DO
  • Jeff Harwood, MD
  • Tom Houston, MD
  • Ryan Kauffman, MD
  • Keith Lehman, MD
  • Gary LeRoy, MD
  • Don Mack, MD
  • Anna McMaster
  • Lisa Righter, MD
  • Scott Rogers, MD
  • Sarah Sams, MD
  • Linda C. Stone, MD
  • Ted Wymyslo, MD
  • Teresa Zryd, MD


Every effort has been made to ensure that donor lists are accurate; however, if your name has been omitted, misspelled, or misplaced, we apologize and ask that you notify us of necessary corrections by contacting Director of Foundation & Strategic Programs Kaitlin McGuffie or calling 800.742.7327.

Individual Donor Recognition Levels

The Founders Club (gifts over $2,500)

Honors those family physicians who devoted their time and resources in founding the Ohio Academy of Family Physicians and the Foundation and recognizes annual donors of $2,500 or more. Two circles within the Founders Club highlight the founding years of each respective organization. The 1948 circle commemorates the founding of the OAFP, then known as the Ohio Academy of General Practice, and recognizes annual donors of $5,000 or more. The 1987 circle commemorates the founding of the Foundation and recognizes annual donors of $2,500 to $4,999.

The Presidents Club (gifts of $1,000 — $2,499)

Pays tribute to OAFP presidents and Foundation chairs who have led the organizations since their inceptions and recognizes annual donors of $1,000 or more.

Patron (gifts of $500 — $999)

 

Benefactor (gifts of $250 — $499)

 

Sponsor (gifts of $150 — $249)

 

Friend (gifts under $150)