The Hawkins Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing orthopaedic outcomes for patients through research and education. Working alongside the physicians of the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas and a network of orthopaedic surgeons throughout North America, the Hawkins Foundation provides a unique set of resources and infrastructure for education and research in the world of orthopaedics. Located in Greenville, SC, the foundation partners with other organizations that contribute to optimally carrying out our mission. Proaxis Therapy, Greenville Health System, Clemson University, The University of South Carolina, Furman University and other individuals contribute significantly in our collaborative efforts to define value in orthopaedic medicine.