Sign up for Foundation events when registering for FNCE®!
FNCE® registration is now open and we are excited to see everyone in Minneapolis this October. Did you know you can also register for Foundation events during the online registration process by logging back in at any time to add an event to your registration dashboard?
When you register and participate in a Foundation FNCE® event, you help make a difference in the lives of your fellow Academy members. Proceeds from all Foundation FNCE® events and sponsorships benefit our Annual Fund and used where needed most.
So please join us for any or all of these events in Minneapolis this year or virtually through our Silent Auction, and you will be helping students like Jennifer pursue their dreams of becoming a Registered Dietitian!
"Being a recipient of this scholarship from the Foundation is a game-changer for me in terms of achieving my goals. Beyond the monetary aspect, this scholarship opens doors to a supportive community of like-minded individuals who share a commitment to personal and academic growth. In essence, this scholarship would be the catalyst that propels me toward a brighter future, allowing me to pursue my dreams with greater determination and confidence."
Jennifer K. Xiong, B.S., NDTR
North Carolina Affiliate Member
Major Helen Burns Gearin Memorial Scholarship
President's Party with a Purpose
Join Academy President Livleen Gill, MBA, RDN, LDN, FAND, for the President's Party with a Purpose. Taking place in the artfully decorated Grand Foyer of the Minneapolis Orchestra Hall, located within a short walking distance from the Minneapolis Convention Center, the President’s Party with a Purpose is sure to be a fun evening and a great way to unwind while supporting the Foundation.
This party has a purpose: Empowering the future of your profession!
All proceeds from the event benefit the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation — the only public charity dedicated exclusively to our profession, supporting nutrition and dietetics. You can purchase a ticket when you register for FNCE®; for those already registered for the conference, purchase a ticket by logging into your FNCE® registration dashboard and selecting the event.
Foundation Anytime 5K
Any pace, any day, any way you like!
Join us for this great opportunity to get moving any way you would like, and support the Foundation while you’re at it! Complete a 5K during FNCE® by running, walking, rollerblading or any activity you like. Participants are encouraged to raise pledges, recruit colleagues and classmates and share your participation with family, friends and followers on social media. The cost to register is $35 and $20 for students and includes an event t-shirt.
Sponsored by Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Foundation Virtual Silent Auction
The Foundation Silent Auction has always been one of the most popular live events at FNCE® each year, with a wide variety of items that help raise thousands of dollars for the Foundation’s Annual Fund. This year’s Silent Auction will feature a few select items for viewing at our Foundation booth at the Minneapolis Convention Center while all bidding will be virtual, providing 24-hour mobile bidding, and item descriptions, pictures and donor recognition. Bidding will run from Thursday, October 3 at noon to Tuesday, October 8 at noon Central. Contact the Foundation at foundation@eatright.org to learn how you can donate an item.
Sponsored by Indiana University Indianapolis Nutrition and Dietetics
Foundation Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon Charity Bib Team
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon is taking place the weekend of FNCE® and a number of runners are participating on our Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation Charity Bib Team. Support their efforts today with a gift and help them reach their fundraising goals! There are still a few Marathon bibs available. If you will be attending FNCE® and want to run, join our team, commit to fundraising and our Foundation will provide you with the support and incentives to help you along the way and through to the finish line!
More Information on How to Join the Team!
Support Your Favorite Runner with a Donation!
Sponsored by Gatorade Sports Science Institute
Mary Made Jewelry
Academy member and Foundation donor Mary Abbott Hess, LHD, MS, RDN, LDN, FAND, crafts handmade jewelry for the benefit of our Foundation. Academy members are encouraged to go online during FNCE® to Mary Made Jewelry and choose from an array of handcrafted earrings, bracelets and necklaces, many with food themes, apply shop coupon code FNCE20 and receive a 20% discount. Or visit the Foundation booth in the Minneapolis Convention Center and shop in person. One hundred percent of the sale price will be donated to the Foundation.
Lastly, during the online FNCE® registration process, or by logging back into your registration dashboard, you can choose to make a donation of any amount to our Make It a Million Dollar Campaign and help us reach our goal of raising $1M to enable us to award $1M in scholarships annually staring in 2025. We are currently at 72% of our goal and every gift gets us that much closer to our goal. This is an easy way to invest in our Academy student members and help build the next generation of food and nutrition practitioners.
I am so grateful for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and their effort to provide our Foundation with so many ways to engage with Academy members during FNCE® week. I am looking forward to October already.
Sincerely,
Marcia Kyle, RDN, CDCES, LD, FAND
2024-2025 Academy Foundation Chair
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