Presents

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The Grand York Rite Masonic Bodies of Florida

• Presents

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• The York Rite Masonic Charities

Created by David A. Aponte, Grand Captain
GeneralGrand Commandery of Knights Templar of
Florida
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As York Rite Freemasons,
When we see a need in mankind, we work together
to find a solution.
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Our solution is channeled through,
Charity
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York Rite Masonic Charities
Masonic Medical Research Laboratory Biomedical
research in cardiology Royal Arch Research
Assistance Research into Central Auditory
Problems Cryptic Masons Medical Research
Foundation Cardiovascular Arteriolosclerosis
Research Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Correctable Eye Surgeries Co-Sponsor Senior Eye
Care Program
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York Rite Masonic Charities
Charity Flagship
Grand Lodge of F. A. M. of Florida
Cardiology Research
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• Genetic Molecular Research
• Cardiac Syndrome
• Cardiac Arrhythmias
• Atrial Fibrillation

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York Rite Masonic Charities
Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Florida
Royal Arch Research Assistance
R. A. R. A.
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Royal Arch Research Assistance
HEARING
Central Auditory Processing Disorders
C. A. P. D.
Condition in which one has difficulty processing
or interpreting auditory information when in a
less than optimal listening environment.
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Royal Arch Research Assistance
Is a major partner and sponsor for the last 4
years
A nonprofit organization that is developing
diagnostic tests and effective treatments and
technologies for C.A.P.D. children.
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Royal Arch Research Assistance

• Clinical Intervention
• Research
• Education

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York Rite Masonic Charities
Grand Council of Royal Select Masters of
Florida
Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
Cardiovascular Arteriolosclerosis Research
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Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
FACTS YOU KNOW

• Cardiovascular disease is the Number One Killer
  in the United States.
• You Know Someone Whos Had a Heart Attack or
  Stroke.
• You Know Someone Whos Had Angioplasty, Bypass or
  Catheterization.

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Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
Your donations help fund
Indiana Center for Vascular Biology
Medicine(ICVBM)Cryptic Masons Medical Research
CenterIndiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Cryptic Masons Medical Research Foundation
Your Money at Work
Adult Stem Cell Angiogenesis
The Closure
Early Detection of Vascular Diseases
Groundbreaking technique to extract a patients
own cells that are like stem cells and to
re-introduce them into the patients heart to
enhance the growth of new blood vessels and
possibly regenerate heart tissue.
Present Projects
Non-Invasive device that uses electronic pulses
to stimulate cell growth
The Closer is being used on more than 500,000
patients annually.
Electronic Pulsating Devices
Maintenance of Arteries Open After Angioplasty
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York Rite Masonic Charities
Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Florida
Knights Templar Eye Foundation
"That Others May See
A tax-exempt charitable foundation founded in
1956 to aid those who need help in the
preservation of sight.
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Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Co-Sponsor
Patient chooses Doctor and Hospital
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U. S. Citizen
Senior Eye Care Program
Less than 65
Eye Surgery
Research Grants
Doesnt belong to an HMO or VA
Proof of US Citizenship
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Not Seen an ophthalmologist in 3 years
No Medical Insurance, Private or State-Sponsored
Talk to Your Local Commandery KTEF Coordinator
We refer them 1 (800) 222-EYES
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Knights Templar Eye Foundation
How Your DOLLAR Works
Hospital Costs (Including Anesthesia)
Patients' Miscellaneous
Public Relations (Printing, Postage, etc)
Doctor Fees (Including Glasses)
Research Grants and Senior Eye Care Program
Administration (Salaries, Rent, etc.)
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York Rite Masonic Charities
Ways to Donate
INDIVIDUAL
GROUP
Contribute Directly or through Your Local York
Rite Masonic Bodies to Each Charity M.M.R.F. R.A.R
.A C.M.M.R.F. K.T.E.F.
Involve your Blue Lodge, Appendant Masonic Body
or Other Fraternal Organization(s).
Have them join us in contributing to these
Charities
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York Rite Masonic Charities
DONATIONS TO Knights Templar Eye Foundation
Individual or Organization
Associate Patron - 50
Patron - 100
For Knights Templar Only
Grand Commanders Club - 100
Grand Masters Club - 1000
Life Membership - 30
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York Rite Masonic Charities
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE
WILLS
BEQUESTS
MEMORIAL
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York Rite Masonic Charities
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW

• TAKE ACTION

• GET INVOLVED

• GET OTHERS INVOLVED

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Final Words

• Thank You

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