AALAS FOUNDATION’S

2025 Celebrate the Mouse Biomedical Research Video Essay Contest

How Has a Mouse Helped You – Or Someone You Know? National Student Biomedical Research Competition

This contest asks students to develop a creative, educational and informative video essay to explain how they, a family member, friend, or pet, have benefited from medical discoveries made possible thanks to work conducted with mice in biomedical research.

For more information and to enter, click here: https://kids4research.org/fun-stuff/Celebrate-the-Mouse-Video-Essay-Contest

Are you looking for a way to advance biomedical research and gain valuable exposure for your organization?

The AALAS Foundation is holding its Silent Auction at the 76th Annual AALAS National Meeting. Proceeds from this fun-filled event support the AALAS Foundation’s efforts to educate the public about the essential role of animals in research and education.

To donate to the AALAS Foundation Silent Auction, please fill out our auction contribution form here. Auction donation pledges received by August 15th will be recognized in the AALAS National Meeting Program.

Note: The deadline to pledge an auction donation is October 17th, 2025.

The AALAS Foundation proudly presents the Swimming for Science contest!

As we gear up for the 2025 AALAS National Meeting in Long Beach, California, we invite you to unleash your creativity by painting and decorating a 12.5" wooden shark! Whether you're inspired by the ocean's mysteries, the vibrant culture of Long Beach, or the spirit of scientific discovery, this is your chance to transform a blank wooden shark into a masterpiece.

Join the fun, showcase your artistic talents, and support the AALAS Foundation all at once!

An official wooden shark will be shipped to each contestant upon registration and payment of the entry fee. All entry fees and proceeds will benefit the AALAS Foundation and its mission.

Register Here!

$25 on the 25^th Campaign

The AALAS Foundation is thrilled to celebrate our 25^th anniversary and are doing so by setting ourselves with an ambitious goal for our “Silver Jubilee” year:

250 donations of $25 on the 25^th of each month!

In commemorating this significant milestone anniversary, we are thrilled to commence our journey into the next twenty-five years with the launch of our “Speak Up & Reach Out” initiative. This program is designed to bolster our mission of spotlighting the heroic individuals and animals dedicated to advancing medical progress.

You can help with our new “Speak Up & Reach Out” initiative by participating in our $25 on the 25^th campaign. Between now and December 31, 2024, supporters who give $25 (or more) on the 25^th of each month will receive a commemorative 25^th anniversary gift, along with special recognition on our website, social media, and at the 2024 AALAS National Meeting.

In 1999, the AALAS Foundation officially became a standalone 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since then, our commitment has been unwavering, focused on raising public awareness about the indispensable role of animals in biomedical research. Additionally, we strive to shape the future workforce by imparting knowledge to students, enlightening them about the fascinating career opportunities available in the realm of Laboratory Animal Science. Join us as we continue our journey, dedicated to education and fostering a promising future in the field.

We are proud of the many accomplishments that have been made over these past twenty-five years – all thanks to our many generous supporters and volunteers.

Join us in achieving our 25^th Anniversary goal by contributing a $25 donation on the 25^th of each month. Don’t worry – if you miss the 25^th, your donation on any other date of the month still counts! Consider the convenience of signing up for automatic monthly donations to effortlessly support our cause. Together, let’s make a meaningful impact!

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR $25 ON THE 25^TH DONATION TODAY!

AALAS Foundation Appreciation Reception & Live Auction

Wednesday – October 25th, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.: Hyatt Hotel Ballroom C

Join the AALAS Foundation as we celebrate the benefactors and volunteers who generously support the AALAS Foundation.

Saddle on up in your favorite Western style hat, boots, shirt – anything casual and fun will do – for a "Wild West Evening" – Salt Lake City, Utah style!

Enjoy scrumptious food and a cash bar while bidding on outstanding auction items generously donated and up for bid this year.

All proceeds to benefit the AALAS Foundation.

AALAS Foundation appreciates all of the following sponsors of this event:

• Gruenberg Dry Heat Sterilizers

• Allentown
• Lomir Biomedical, Inc.
• Priority One Services
• Systems Enginenering SE Lab Group, Inc.

• American Protective Products
• Animal Care Systems
• Bio-Serv
• Inotiv
• Pharmacal
• Innovive

AALAS FOUNDATION’S

2023 Celebrate the Mouse Biomedical Research Video Essay Contest

How Has a Mouse Helped You – Or Someone You Know? National Student Biomedical Research Competition

This contest asks students to develop a creative, educational and informative video essay to explain how they, a family member, friend, or pet, have benefited from medical discoveries made possible thanks to work conducted with mice in biomedical research.

For more information and to enter, click here: https://kids4research.org/fun-stuff/Celebrate-the-Mouse-Video-Essay-Contest

The AALAS Foundation is excited to announce the availability of our newly designed t-shirt - "Saddle Up for Biomedical Research." 

This eye-catching shirt not only ties in with our "Wild West" theme for this year's Appreciation Reception at the National Meeting, but, it will also serve as a great conversation starter, to help spread the word about the import work being done in biomedical research by laboratory animal science professionals like you!

Click HERE to place your order!

Are you looking for a way to advance biomedical research and gain valuable exposure for your organization?

The AALAS Foundation is holding its Silent Auction at the 74th Annual AALAS National Meeting. Proceeds from this fun-filled event support the AALAS Foundation’s efforts to educate the public about the essential role of animals in research and education.

To donate to the AALAS Foundation Silent Auction, please fill out our auction contribution form here. Auction donation pledges received by August 15th will be recognized in the AALAS National Meeting Program.

The AALAS Foundation is holding its annual Silent and Live Auction during the 72nd Annual AALAS National Meeting!

The Silent Auction will be held VIRTUAL ONLY  - a link to the virtual online auction will be posted in early October.   

The Live Auction will be held in person at the AALAS National Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, immediately following the Appreciation Reception on Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021.

Proceeds from both of these events support the AALAS Foundation’s efforts to educate the public about the essential role of animals in research and education.

To donate to the AALAS Foundation Silent & Live Auctions, please click here to our online auction donation form and make your pledge. Auction donate pledges received by August 15th will be recognized in the AALAS National Meeting program.