Events and Webinars

In this webinar, we will take you inside the world of medical research in a clear, easy-to-understand way. We’ll talk about how medical research is done and the different phases involved. We’ll also explain why it can take many years to create new treatments or tests. You’ll learn about pre-clinical and clinical research, what clinical trials are, how people are kept safe in research studies, and why patient voices are important.  Our speaker, Dr. Townsend, Vice President of FPN’s Board of Directors and Associate Professor at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, studies peripheral neuropathy...

Join us for a webinar about recent tax law changes and how they may affect your charitable giving. We welcome FPN board member Lou Mazawey, Principal at Groom Law, and Russell Romanelli, Director of Strategic Planning at Wintrust Financial Corporation, who will explain what has changed in 2026 in simple terms and share practical ways to make the most of your giving. We’ll cover different types of gifts, including cash, estate and legacy giving, appreciated stocks, retirement assets, and donor-advised...