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target new research by scientists in the early stages of their careers.
The Foundation is committed to funding travel grants for ARVO. The Foundation believes this is an ideal expansion of our funding concept. By stretching out a helping hand to those starting their careers, the Foundation hopes to encourage and expedite successful careers advancing cures for vison loss. Providing funding for travel grants helps the Foundation fulfill its mission to improve vison through research, education, and supporting access to care.
S.K. Dustin Verity, Right Eminent Department Commander of the Asia-Pacific Department, had the honor of presenting a Sword of Merit to S.K. Thomas Rossman, a member of Honolulu Commandery No. 1, on behalf of the Knights Templar Eye Foundation. In additional to the Sword, S.K. Verity also presented S.K. Rossman’s wife, Patricia, a Golden Chalice which S.K. Rossman contributed to the Foundation in her honor.
This Sword was in recognition of S.K. Rossman’s donating to the Grand Masters Club completing Tier 5 with a total of 25 Grand Masters Clubs totaling $25,000 in contributions. In reaching 25 Grand Masters Clubs the Knights Templar Eye Foundation automatically recognizes this great accomplishment by awarding a Sword of Merit. SK Rossman donated an additional $10,000 contribution for the Golden Chalice which was to honor his wife.
