Atlanta charity giveaway

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.

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 18^th and February 2^nd, 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 5^th, 2018.
3. Between February 5^th and February 16^th, 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 19^th, 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.