The “Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc.” was established in November 2020 to support the advancement of information and techniques to improve the science and knowledge for surgeons treating patients with early arthritis and damage to the articular surface in joints. Contributors to the Foundation support new directions in education, research and transmission of information about cartilage repair and joint preservation. The foundation is receiving donations from members and organisations.

Mission

To promote research and education in the field of cartilage repair and joint preservation.

Certification & Articles

Certificate of Incorporation (PDF)

Tax-Exempt Determination Letter (PDF)

Donations are tax exempt in the USA.

For individual and corporate donations, please use the following WIRE information:

It is also possible to donate to the foundation by Zelle at zelle address: cartilagefoundation@cartilage.org

or fill out the form if you’d like to get in touch with the Foundation before donating:

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals and companies who have generously supported the Foundation during its formative stage:

Platinum Donor:

Dr. Jack Farr, Bargersville/IN, USA

Gold Donor:

Dr. Ranjan Sachdev

Company Donor:

2025 Donors

These donors made a generous monetary donation to the Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation in 2025.

Help Advance Cartilage Repair & Joint Preservation

On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in supporting the Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation Inc.

Your donation makes an impact by:

– Supporting research that drives clinical innovation

– Providing educational opportunities for young investigators and surgeons

– Strengthening global collaboration in the field of cartilage regeneration and joint preservation

Every donation helps us take one step closer to improving outcomes for patients suffering from early arthritis and joint damage. Through your generosity, we can continue to empower surgeons, foster innovation, and share vital knowledge that shapes the future of joint health. Together, we can ensure that the next generation of patients and clinicians benefit from the progress we build today.

Join us this giving Tuesday,  and help move the science of cartilage repair and joint preservation forward. With your contribution, we will leave a lasting legacy in the fight against joint degeneration and disability.

The Foundation proudly launched a new initiative, offering free registration to 30 outstanding applicants under the age of 30 for the 18th ICRS World Congress in Boston.

This initiative by ICRS and the Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc. provides an opportunity for young orthopaedic surgeons, residents, fellows or scientists from South America, Africa and Asia who are interested in cartilage regeneration and joint preservation. These regions are currently underrepresented in the ICRS membership. The ICRS Global Access Fellowship offers fully hosted participation for ICRS educational events.

As part of the ICRS Global Access Fellowship, a fellow will be sent to the upcoming 8th Surgical Skills Course & Wet Lab in Doha/Qatar from February 6-9, 2025. This call is now closed.

The next ICRS Global Access Fellowship will be awarded for the 6th ICRS Lab Skills Course in Utrecht, Netherlands, April 14-16, 2025. This call is now closed.

With your support, we strive to create more Global Access fellowship opportunities for future ICRS educational events. Donate now!

Read about Do Weon Lee MD’s experience of the ICRS Global Access Fellowship Utrecht 2025 here.

Read about Melanio Acosta MD’s experience of the ICRS Global Access Fellowship Doha 2025 here.

Address
Cartilage & Joint Preservation Foundation, Inc.
c/o Cartilage Executive Office GmbH
Spitalsstrasse 190A, CH-8623 Wetzikon/ZH

Email
cartilagefoundation@cartilage.org | ceo@cartilage.org