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1951 Society Physician Giving

Surgical team members posing together in an operating room, representing the skilled healthcare professionals who provide advanced patient care at Athens-Limestone Hospital.

Support the Care You Help Provide

The 1951 Society recognizes physicians who support Athens-Limestone Hospital through charitable giving, community leadership and a shared commitment to strengthening patient care. Physician contributions help support medical equipment, healthcare technology and hospital initiatives that improve healthcare services throughout Limestone County. Through their generosity and philanthropy, physician members help advance the hospital’s mission while making a lasting impact on local healthcare and the patients and families we serve.
Membership & Recognition

Annual Recognition Benefits

Membership in the 1951 Society is open to current and retired physicians who support the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation through charitable giving. Physicians qualify through annual or cumulative gifts of $2,500 or more and are recognized as 1951 Society members during the following year in appreciation of their commitment to supporting local healthcare and patient care initiatives.
  • Recognition on the Foundation website
  • Monthly Foundation Newsletter recognition
  • Personalized white lab coat with 1951 Society logo
  • 1951 Society lapel pin
  • Social media recognition
  • Recognition at Foundation events
  • Crystal Cup entry
  • Pink Elephant Luncheon tickets
  • Starlight Ball entry

1951 Society Donors

Dr. Matt Hanserd, 2024–2025 1951 Society Chair, Hospitalist at Athens-Limestone Hospital, and Legacy Level Donor.

Dr. Matt Hanserd

2024–2025 1951 Society Chair
Hospitalist at ALH
Legacy Level Donor
Dr. Eric Stanford, 2022–2023 1951 Society Chair, TOC physician, and Legacy Level Donor.

Dr. Eric Stanford

2022–2023 1951 Society Chair
TOC 
Legacy Level Donor
Dr. Crystal Walker, 2021–2022 Honorary Chair, physician at The Heart Center, and Legacy Level Donor.

Dr. Crystal Walker

2021–2022 Honorary Chair 
The Heart Center 
Legacy Level Donor
Dr. Paul Fry, Athens-Limestone Hospital Radiologist and Legacy Level Donor.

Dr. Paul Fry

ALH Radiologist
Legacy Level Donor
Dr. Nauman Qureshi, physician at Athens Internal Medicine and Legacy Level Donor.

Dr. Nauman Qureshi

Athens Internal Medicine
Legacy Level Donor
Dr. James Walker, physician at Limestone Internal Medicine and Gold Level Donor.

Dr. James Walker

Limestone Internal Medicine 
Gold Level Donor
Dr. Priya Gore, pathologist at Athens-Limestone Hospital and Benefactor Level Donor.

Dr. Priya Gore

Pathology at ALH
Benefactor Level Donor
Dr. Phil Tranqui, physician at Athens-Limestone Surgical Clinic and Society Level Donor.

Dr. Phil Tranqui

Athens-Limestone Surgical Clinic
Society Level Donor
Dr. Kenneth Collins, emergency physician in the Athens-Limestone Hospital Emergency Department.

Dr. Kenneth Collins

ALH Emergency Department

Join Physicians Making a Lasting Impact

When physicians give back, they demonstrate their commitment not only to their patients, but also to the future of healthcare in our community. By supporting the Athens-Limestone Hospital Foundation, you help expand access to care, fund important initiatives, and improve the health and well-being of those we serve. Together, we can make a lasting impact.