WLSFA Fact Sheet
The Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America is also referred to as WLSFA
The WLSFA is the only nonprofit organization in the US funding grants for weight loss surgery and reconstructive surgery after weight loss.
Corporation Time Line:
April 26, 2010: Incorporated in the State of California
June 20,2010: WLSFA becomes Fiscally Sponsored Program of BLIS Foundation a 501(c) 3 Non Profit.
October 14,2011: The WLSFA Received it’s IRS Determination Letter to become a 501 (c) 3 Non Profit.
WLSFA Grants Program:
March 23,2011: Funded Inaugural Grant for Weight Loss Surgery – Mrs. Connie Bailey Dallas TX
September 27,2011: Funded Inaugural Grant for Reconstructive Plastic Surgery – Ms. Sarah Halbrook Phoenix AZ
August 15,2011: Launch Grant Referral Program – Allowing Bariatric and Plastic Surgeons to Refer their patients.
October 4,2011: Launched Emergency Grant Program for time sensitive partial Grant Requests.
October 27,2011: Funded Third Weight Loss Surgery Grant – Mr. Jose Vedro Florida
November 11,2011: Funded Forth Weight Loss Surgery Grant – Mrs. Kimberly Grimes Plano TX
Annual Events:
Mother of All Meet & Greets Hosted in Las Vegas Nevada May of each year.
May 13,14,15 2011 Palace Station Hotel and Casino- First Annual Fundraising event – SOLD OUT
Upcoming Events:
May 18,19,20 2012 BALLY’S Hotel and Casino
May 17,18,19 2013 BALLY’S Hotel And Casino
Date Pending Fall 2012 WLSFA 5K Walk Run Southern California
Media Contacts:
Send email to Info@wlsfa.org
Call: 415-233-1074
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