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Dr. John LeRoy Hosts Social Media Charity Contest

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As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I spend most of my time addressing my patients’ need to feel confident in their appearance. As heartwarming as it is to see my patients enjoy their results, I also know that there are plenty of people in our community with other needs as well. To lend a hand and give back to the metro area that I’m proud to be a part of, I host several charity contests every year. During the contests, I ask for your help to identify Georgia organizations that are helping those in need in our local area. After your nominations and votes have determined a winner, I award the winning charity a $1,000 donation. This week, I’m excited to kick off my first charity contest of 2018.

Dr. John LeRoy Hosts Social Media Charity Contest

Winter 2018 Category: Kids and Teens

In order to spread the donations among many types of organizations, we choose a category for each contest. This season’s category is Kids and Teens. You can nominate any charity that serves kids and/or teenagers in some way, whether it’s a children’s home, a benefit for ailing kids, a charity that prepares kids for a more successful future, etc. Nominations just need to fit the criteria listed in the details below, and past winners (such as The Tree House Inc. and Calvary Children’s Home) are not eligible for future contests.

Charity Contest Details

My charity contests are conducted through my social media – primarily my Facebook page. Here’s what you can do:

  1. Between January 18th and February 2nd, 2018, visit the John LeRoy Facebook Page and look for the post that invites you to submit a nomination – it will be the top post on my timeline. Comment on this post to tell us what charity you want to nominate. Your nomination must meet the following criteria:
    • The organization must belong to the designated category — “charities that serve kids and/or teens.” Organizations in other categories will not be eligible to win.
    • The charity must hold a 501(c)(3) non-profit distinction or be a valid and charitable crowdfunding page.
    • The charity must be in Georgia.
    • Each nominator may only nominate one charity.
    • The charity must contribute to a greater good, identifiable through a published mission statement.
    • The charity may not be a previous charity contest winner (recent winners include TJ and Friends Foundation, Genesis JOY House Homeless Shelter, The Tree House Inc., and Remembering Ruthie Rescue).
  2. When all the nominations are in, we’ll review them and choose up to four finalists. The finalists will be posted on February 5th, 2018.
  3. Between February 5th and February 16th, 2018, return to my Facebook page and look for the post inviting you to vote for a final winter.
  4. After tallying all the votes, we’ll announce the winning charity (and give them their $1,000 donation) on February 19th, 2018.

As a plastic surgeon, my favorite part of the job is seeing my patients enjoy their cosmetic surgery results and embrace their new self-confidence. But my seasonal charity contest gives me an opportunity to go beyond my own patients and help people with a variety of other needs as well. I consider it a privilege to be able to serve the Atlanta area in both capacities, and I’m grateful for your help in finding the best ways to contribute to the community.

Vote for a Charity to Win a $1,000 Donation

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At the plastic surgery office of Dr. John L. LeRoy, we’re thankful for the ability to spend every day working with our patients and helping them restore their confidence, so to give back to the community we’ve received so much support from, we hold multiple charity contests each year to find a deserving non-profit organization who can make good use of our $1,000 donation. We’ve been taking in your nominations over the past two weeks, and now the finalists have been selected and it’s time to cast your vote for the winner!

win $1000 for your favorite charityHow do I vote?

Nominations aren’t included in the final tally of votes, so even if you submitted a nomination, be sure to place your vote to give your charity the best opportunity to win! Simply visit our Facebook page and “Like” the page (if you haven’t in the past). You’ll see that the post on the top of our timeline invites you to vote, and you can simply click on the link in the post to cast your vote. While each person can only vote once, you will not be asked for any personal information and your selection will remain anonymous.

Who are the finalists?

We have a great selection of five finalists who are eligible for this season’s contest:

FurKids – With a mission of working toward ending pet overpopulation in Georgia, FurKids operates the largest cage-free, no-kill shelter for rescued cats in the Southeast, as well as a large no-kill shelter for dogs as well. FurKids rescues an average of 2,000 animals per year, from strays to pets removed from unfit homes to animals who had reached their last days at kill shelters. The organization also works to provide spaying and neutering services, as well as community education about pet overpopulation.

7 Bridges to Recovery – This charity serves the large population of homeless men, women, and children throughout Atlanta. By seeking out those in need under the bridges of the community, this organization offers food and religious ministry to people who are fighting for survival. In addition, 7 Bridges to Recovery also operates a year-long program for men and a home for women and children seeking shelter and religious fellowship.

The Mastocytosis Society – Mastocytosis is a rare condition which involves excess mast cells within either the skin or various organs throughout the body. Particularly in systemic mastocytosis (when the mast cells are in organs besides the skin), symptoms can be life-threatening and there is no known cure. For more than twenty years, The Mastocytosis Society has been dedicated to spreading awareness to patients and doctors alike about this condition, as well as working toward improved treatments and offering support to patients and their families.

Helping in His Name Ministries – Inability to purchase the food they need is a problem which plagues a number of families, senior citizens, and other members of our community. Operating in Henry County, Helping in His Name Ministries runs a food pantry which provides emergency assistance to individuals and families who don’t have the food they need, and also offers information about other agencies and resources to help these individuals with long-term solutions.

The PKD Foundation – Polycystic kidney disease, or PKD, is a genetic condition which causes cysts to form and grow within the kidneys, creating the possibility of life-threatening kidney failure. The PKD Foundation has spent the past 30 years improving the lives of PKD patients by funding research into the condition and potential treatments, educating the public and physicians alike, and providing needed support to those affected by PKD.

These organizations serve a wide variety of causes, and whether they’re focusing on our hometown needs or serving the nation as a whole, we look forward to helping one of these deserving charities continue their much-needed efforts. Remember to visit our Facebook page to place your vote. Or, for more information about us, explore our website or contact me, Dr. John LeRoy.

Nominate your Favorite Charity for a $1,000 Donation

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At the office of double board-certified plastic surgeon John LeRoy, MD, we believe in using our talents to give back to others, and while our patients experience this every day when they feel the joy of being confident in their appearance, we’re also passionate about providing other needed services in the Atlanta area. That’s why we started holding our social media charity contests two years ago – to give back to the community we’ve been a part of since 1997. We’re thrilled to be able to continue this tradition in 2016, and our first charity contest of the year will officially begin this Thursday, January 21st.

win $1000 for your favorite charityHow can I help to choose the charity who will receive the donation?

During the coming two weeks, you’ll be able to nominate any local non-profit organization through the Dr. John LeRoy Facebook page. When you visit the page between January 21st and February 5th, 2016, you’ll see that the top post on our timeline is inviting you to place your nomination, and to do so, you can simply comment on that post with the name of the charity, as well as 50 words or less explaining why they’ve earned your nomination. After all the nominees have been submitted, we will announce the finalists on Monday, February 8th, and will post a link on our Facebook page where you can vote for a final winner. The winner will be announced on Monday, February 22nd, and will then receive a $1,000 donation.

What are the qualifications for a nomination?

For your nomination to be considered, it needs to meet the following criteria:

  • The charity must hold a 501(c)(3) non-profit distinction or be a valid and charitable crowdfunding page.
  • The charity must be in Georgia.
  • The nominator must be at least 16 years of age.
  • Each nominator may only nominate one charity.
  • The charity must contribute to a greater good, identifiable through a published mission statement.
  • The charity may not be a previous charity contest winner (recent winners include St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Atlanta Humane Society, and Atlanta S.E.E.D.s).

While our day-to-day work of helping our patients become their most confident and beautiful selves is fulfilling in itself, our quarterly charity contests give us the opportunity to reach out and touch many more lives, and it is your continued support which has allowed us to continue them. We look forward to many more years of serving the Atlanta community through both charitable contributions and plastic surgery services. To learn more about the surgical procedures and non-surgical cosmetic treatments we offer, explore our website or schedule a consultation with Dr. LeRoy to discuss your specific needs.

Announcing Our Latest Charity Contest Winner: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Especially during this Thanksgiving season, all of us at the office of plastic surgeon John L. LeRoy, MD are honored to be able to offer help to those who have less to be thankful for this year. Because of your support and your participation in our fall charity contest, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve been able to contribute to the life-saving cause of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Announcing Our Latest Charity Contest Winner: St. Jude Children's Research HospitalThis unique hospital was the brainchild of Danny Thomas who, in the 1950s, set off on a mission to use his success in show business to give back to his community. With the help of a group of Memphis business leaders, as well as a volunteer group called ALSAC®, he raised enough money to make his dream possible, and the hospital opened its doors in 1962.

Since then, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has grown into one of the most valuable sources of both patient care and research for pediatric diseases. Serving children with life-threatening illnesses, like cancer and sickle cell disease, the hospital has played a powerful role in saving and improving lives throughout the country. In fact, thanks in part to the doctors and researchers at St. Jude, the survival rate for pediatric cancer has risen from 20% in 1962 to 80% today, and while children with ALL (a type of leukemia and the most common form of childhood cancer) faced a 4% survival rate in 1962, they now have a 94% chance of survival.

On behalf of all our staff at the office of Dr. John LeRoy, we would like to extend a thank you to each of you. Your support has allowed us to spread joy not only to the patients we work with every day but also people throughout the country who need our help the most, like the families at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. To learn more about the plastic surgery services we offer, explore our website and schedule a consultation with Dr. John LeRoy. Or, to be the first to hear about our future charity contests and special offers, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Win $1,000 for a Local Charity!

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It’s that time of year again—no, not the time for colorful leaves and pumpkin spice everything, but time for our fall social media charity contest. At the plastic surgery office of Dr. John L. LeRoy, we’re grateful to be a part of the Atlanta community and to have received so much support throughout our more than twenty years in practice. To pay it forward, each season we hold a charity contest and enlist your help to choose a deserving, local non-profit organization who can make good use of our $1,000 donation, and it’s that time once again when we invite you to participate.

dr leroy charity contestHow does the charity contest work?

Our Facebook page, where we post daily about our current specials, helpful tips, and important information, is charity contest central. Until Friday, October 16th, we’ll have a post pinned to the top of our page inviting you to nominate a deserving local charity. Then, on Monday, October 19th, we’ll announce the finalists and post a poll where you can vote for the winning charity. The organization with the highest number of votes will receive a donation for $1,000 to continue the valuable work they do in the Atlanta community.

How can I get involved?

To nominate your favorite local charity, visit the Dr. John LeRoy Facebook page and find the post that is pinned to the top of our timeline, with the headline, “Nominate a Local Charity for a $1,000 Donation.” Simply comment on this post with the name of the charity, as well as 50 words or less explaining why they’ve earned your nomination.

When can I submit my nomination and vote?

Below are the deadlines for each phase of the charity contest:

  • Nominations will be accepted until Friday, October 16th, 2015.
  • We will announce the finalists and post the voting poll on Monday, October 19th, 2015.
  • You’ll be able to cast your vote for the winning charity between Monday, October 19th and Friday, October 30th, 2015.
  • The winning organization will be announced on Monday, November 2nd, 2015.

What kinds of charities can I nominate?

In order to be accepted, each nomination must meet the following criteria:

  • The charity must hold a 501(c)(3) non-profit distinction or be a valid and charitable crowdfunding page. {Dr. LeRoy, Beth will talk to you about this}
  • The charity must be in Georgia.
  • The nominator must be at least 16 years of age. {Dr. LeRoy, Beth will talk to you about this}
  • Each nominator may only nominate one charity.
  • The charity must contribute to a greater good, identifiable through a published mission statement.
  • The charity may not be a previous charity contest winner.

All of us at the office of Dr. John LeRoy are honored to be a part of the Atlanta-area community and to work with you and with local organizations to make our neighborhood a better place. To learn more about our previous charity contests or about our cosmetic surgery services, explore our website or contact Dr. LeRoy.

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