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Dr. Thomas Falkenberg, M.D., was a highly respected ophthalmologist who served the Fredericksburg community from 1996 to 2025. His commitment to excellence in patient care and surgical innovation left a lasting impact on both his field and his community. Through this fund, his legacy continues by supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, ensuring they have the resources to succeed in their education and careers.

The Thomas Falkenberg, MD Charitable Fund was established to support students pursuing careers in the health sciences by helping to remove financial barriers that may hinder their education or certification. The fund provides assistance to students enrolled in nursing, allied health, and medical technology programs at two-year, four-year, and certificate institutions. Grants from the fund may be used to cover essential expenses such as background checks, immunizations, drug tests, national licensure exam fees, lab supplies, scrubs, uniforms, textbooks, and required physical exams. By easing the financial burden of these necessary costs, the fund ensures that aspiring healthcare professionals can focus on their education and training without unnecessary obstacles.

This fund honors Tom’s lifelong dedication to medicine by supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals. By easing financial burdens for students pursuing careers in the health sciences, this fund ensures that Dr. Falkenberg’s spirit of care, innovation, and service continues to shape the future of healthcare.

To contribute to this fund, simply click Donate to This Fund.

Donations may also be mailed to:
The Community Foundation
Thomas Falkenberg, MD Charitable Fund
PO Box 208
Fredericksburg, VA 22404-0208

Please make your check payable to:
The Community Foundation

Memo line:
Thomas Falkenberg, MD Charitable Fund