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We are pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick Chong and Dr. Gaurav Sharma, as the newest members of the Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures Advisory Board. Their expertise in vascular surgery, clinical research, patient-centered care, and education will bring valuable perspectives to our work advancing vascular health. Patrick Chong, MBSS, FRCS Patrick Chong is a Clinical Lead and Head of the Regional Vascular Unit at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. He is

On September 12, we gathered at Mesa Rim San Diego for a special climbing event in support of CHAMPIONS, our community-based vascular disease prevention initiative. Hosted by our Board Member Bob Kain at Mesa Rim, the event brought together 56 climbers who completed an incredible 544 climbing routes in support of vascular disease prevention, research, and education. Beyond raising awareness, the event highlighted the importance of vascular disease prevention. Through CHAMPION

We’re excited to share that CHAMPIONS was featured on the front page of Vascular Specialist, the official newspaper of the Society for Vascular Surgery. The feature highlights the growing CHAMPIONS effort to shift PAD care from reactive treatment to proactive prevention, bringing vascular screening, education, and connections to care directly into communities. Since its launch, CHAMPIONS has brought together clinicians, trainees, students, and community partners to make vascu