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Donate
Give to a specific program.
Every gift is restricted to the program you choose. Funds are used exclusively for that program. Monthly giving helps us plan consistent care across the calendar year.
Donate nowGet Involved
Now, it's your turn.
Every patient we help, every child whose therapy gets funded, every clinician we put through a course, happens because someone decided to show up. There are five ways to show up for Flexion Foundation. Pick the one that fits your week.
“Give the gift of health. Your support brings functional movement to the people who need it most.”
Five ways to help
Pick how you want to show up.
Whether you have five dollars a month, five hours a week, or a warehouse of durable medical equipment, there is a way to move our work forward.
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Volunteer
Bring your hands to the work.
Licensed clinicians, students in healthcare programs, event coordinators, administrators, and translators. Time commitments range from one event to an ongoing weekly role. Five role types open right now.
Become a volunteer⇄
Partner
Run a program with us.
Clinics, schools, employers, athletic teams, and faith communities co-design Foundation-funded programs that serve their populations. We bring funding, oversight, and donor reporting; you bring the relationship.
Start a partnership⚙
Equipment
Donate durable medical equipment.
Crutches, wheelchairs, walkers, exercise equipment, and clinical supplies in good condition can be redistributed to clinics, families, and programs that need them. Tell us what you have and your general location. We will coordinate pickup or shipping.
Donate equipment✉
Newsletter
Stay in touch.
Four short emails a year. Program updates, scholarship deadlines, donor-impact stories, and volunteer openings. No fundraising spam, unsubscribe anytime.
Join the newsletterFunding priorities
Where your contributions go.
Donor dollars land in one of six rehabilitation-adjacent categories, chosen by the donor. We track allocation by category and publish an annual summary so you know where your specific gift went.
- Home health
- Outpatient rehabilitation
- Durable medical equipment
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Speech therapy
Make a difference
Empowering communities through rehabilitation.
At Flexion Foundation we are dedicated to making a positive impact on individuals and communities by providing vital rehabilitation resources and support. The work happens through licensed clinicians, trained volunteers, partner organizations, and donors who make every session possible.
If you are not sure which path fits, start with a conversation. One email is often enough to find the right role or the right program for your gift. We respond within one business day.
For clinicians and students
Common questions from the people we collaborate with.
These come up most often from volunteer clinicians, students applying for scholarships, and practitioners looking at course sponsorship. If yours is not here, email donate@flexionfoundation.org.
Do I need to be a licensed clinician to volunteer?+
No. The Foundation runs on a mix of licensed clinicians, students in healthcare programs, event coordinators, administrators, translators, and logistics volunteers. Clinical roles require licensure; everything else does not.
Do I need a California or Nevada license to provide care through the Foundation?+
Yes. All direct patient care must be delivered by a clinician licensed in the state where the service is provided. If you hold a license in another state, we can place you in non-clinical roles, connect you with a partner program in your state, or scope you into telehealth where your license is valid.
What is the time commitment for clinician volunteers?+
Roles range from a single event like a half-day community clinic to an ongoing shift of a few hours per week for a standing program. Tell us what you can offer and we match you to a role that fits.
Is there malpractice coverage for Foundation volunteer work?+
Coverage is role-specific. Before your first shift we confirm the program's professional liability coverage with you in writing, including the scope covered by the Foundation policy and what falls back to your personal policy. No clinical shift starts without that confirmation in hand.
Do volunteer hours count toward CEUs or continuing competency?+
Some volunteer roles include structured clinical supervision, case presentation, or a teaching component that qualifies for continuing competency credit under state PT, OT, or AT boards. We issue a signed letter of participation for any role that could support your CEU filing. Final credit recognition depends on your state board's rules.
Can I volunteer remotely via telehealth?+
Yes, for evaluation and follow-up care where telehealth is clinically appropriate. Telehealth volunteers must hold a license in the state where the patient is physically located at the time of the visit, per state practice-act rules.
Who is eligible for a scholarship?+
Students enrolled in accredited rehabilitation and sports medicine programs (PT, OT, AT, SLP, exercise science), and licensed practitioners maintaining certifications or completing board-required courses. Priority goes to applicants planning to serve communities with limited access to care.
How do I apply for a scholarship or course sponsorship?+
Email donate@flexionfoundation.org with "Scholarship application" in the subject. Include your program or course name, the cost, your expected completion date, and a short statement about where you intend to practice. Scholarship applications are reviewed twice a year on March 31 and September 30; the next deadline is September 30, 2026, with awards notified within 45 days. Course sponsorship requests for clinicians are reviewed monthly by the Education committee. We acknowledge every receipt within one business day.
Is there a service commitment attached to a scholarship?+
No repayment and no mandatory service contract. We ask recipients to send a short annual update about where they are practicing and what the scholarship made possible. This helps donors see the impact of their gift and supports future fundraising.
Can the Foundation sponsor my course or certification fee?+
Possibly. We fund continuing education for practitioners serving underresourced communities when cost is the only barrier. Email donate@flexionfoundation.org with the course name, the cost, your current practice setting, and who you serve. The Education committee of the board reviews requests monthly.
Can my clinic or school partner with the Foundation on a program?+
Yes. Clinics, schools, athletic teams, and employers all collaborate with the Foundation on targeted programs. We co-design the program, share clinical oversight, and handle donor-facing reporting. Email us with a description of the population you want to serve.
Will I be publicly named as a volunteer or scholarship recipient?+
Only with your consent. We do not publish names, photos, or case details without explicit written release. Public recognition is helpful for fundraising but is always your choice, not a condition of participating.
