The Richmond Academy of Medicine Alliance, Inc. was founded in 1923. It is an organization comprised of spouses of Physicians in the Greater Richmond Area. The many benefits to membership include developing new friendships in an effective support group that understands the unique lifestyle and issues of the medical family; participating in community service; and to participate in legislative activities. RAMA maintains a significant scholarship/donation program through the RAMA Foundation, Inc., the fund-raising arm of the Alliance. Since 1963, the Foundation's objectives have been met primarily through production of an annual Antique & Fine Arts Show, traditionally held the first weekend of February at the Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond. The Alliance is proud that funds raised through the Antique & Fine Arts Show have exceeded $2 million and have been reinvested in the Richmond community! Major Beneficiaries include: The Scottish Rite Childhood Language Center at Richmond, Inc. Science Museum of Virginia CrossOver Ministry Children's Hospital Virginia Supportive Housing Medical Society of Virginia Alliance 2008 Benefit Antiques and Fine Arts Show The 2008 Benefit Antiques and Fine Arts Show will be held February 7 - February 10, 2008. As always, 100% of the proceeds of the Annual Benefit Antique and Fine Arts Show funds healthcare related programs in need of support. To find out more about RAMA, visit their website at www.ramaf.org.