2025 Surgeon Match Challenge Launched!

Double Your Impact: Join the Surgeon Match Challenge!

For the ninth consecutive year, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) is generously supporting the future of heart and lung health through the Surgeon Match Challenge—a transformative initiative that empowers surgeons, researchers, and educators to push the boundaries of care.

This year, STS has pledged to match all surgeon donations up to $300,000. That means your gift will go twice as far in fueling groundbreaking research, educational fellowships, and critical support for the cardiothoracic surgery community.

Double the donation. Double the difference.

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Why Your Support Matters

Every dollar raised through the Surgeon Match Challenge directly supports our mission: Advancing Heart and Lung Health for All through funding cutting-edge research, surgeon education, and humanitarian outreach that improve patient outcomes.

From pioneering surgical techniques to enhancing training for future generations of cardiothoracic surgeons, your contributions help drive the evolution of care in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

How You Can Get Involved

Getting involved is simple—and impactful:

✅ Make a Donation:

Whether large or small, your tax-deductible gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar. Donate securely online here and know you’re directly contributing to better outcomes for patients and surgeons alike.

✅ Spread the Word:

Share this initiative with your colleagues, mentors, mentees, and friends. The more people who know, the more powerful our collective impact becomes.

✅ Lead by Example:

Be part of a community of cardiothoracic surgeons who not only practice excellence but also invest in the future of their field.

Let’s Make This the Strongest Year Yet

With your help, the 2025 Surgeon Match Challenge can become the most successful yet—empowering innovations in cardiothoracic surgery and supporting those on the frontlines of heart and lung care.

Together, we’re not just matching donations—we're multiplying hope, innovation, and healthier futures.

Make your gift today. Double your impact.

Help us continue Advancing Heart and Lung Health for All.

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