I will continue on to talk about Dr. Gilson, his wife and family who have been personal friends, participants in our programs and promoters of youth sports.  Below you will find more specific information about Frederick Medical Pulmonary Associates

I was introduced to Dr. Allen Gilson during my first basketball practice, in which his son, Scott, was a member of my team.  At the time Basketball Coaches Without Boundaries wasn't even a concept or thought in my mind. What I had was a group of 5^th, 6^th and 7^th graders I had to prepare for the 1999 - 2000 Basketball Season.  As the team started to formulate, I saw an opportunity to take my team on the road.  After discussing the options with the parents on my team, I made the decision to enter my team in various AAU and club tournaments in the Baltimore, Washington and Virginia areas.

Well, that type of tournament play takes money to enter and operate a team.  Team jerseys, travel, tournament entry fees, extra practice time etc.  When I asked the parents to support us, Dr. Gilson and his wife was the first on board.   Dr. Gilson made the first donation, which started an idea that five years later, more than 400 youth in the Frederick County area are the direct beneficiaries.   Not only did Dr. Gilson and his wife make personal donations to our team but they also supported us by providing transportation and attending many of our games.  By the way, that team went on to capture the 1999 - 2000 League Championship with a record of 16 wins and 1 loss.Our AAU and Club tournament experience was not as favorable winning 1 tournament out of six.  However, the AAU \ Club tournament experience was great and a real skill \ character builder for our team.

Towards the end of that season, during January – February of 2000, I decided to develop the idea into an organization where we could offer more AAU programs for kids 14 to 16 years old and a summer league program.  Once again, Dr. Gilson and his wife were the first to make a personal donation to the cause.  Not only did Dr. Gilson and his wife make a personal donation, Dr. Gilson encouraged his medical practice to make a business donation.  The rest is history; five year later in June of 2004 we will celebrate our 5^th year anniversary.   Basketball Coaches Without Boundaries would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Gilson, his wife and the Frederick Medical & Pulmonary Associates for not only their investment in a creative youth and community idea but also their commitment to the youth of Frederick County

Frederick Medical & Pulmonary Associates

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Frederick Medical & Pulmonary Associates providers are a dedicated group of professionals who care. They strive to give individualized attention in a compassionate manner that acknowledges your uniqueness.

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INTERNAL MEDICINE
Internal medicine physicians have training focused on general medical problems frequently encountered in adults. These physicians are trained to appreciate and recognize disorders in specific organ systems.

PULMONARY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
Patients with problems related to their respiratory system are invited to have an evaluation by our physician specialists.   Pulmonary and Critical Care members assume a primary role in the care of patients in the medical intensive care unit at Frederick Memorial Hospital.   Consultative care is provided for patients in the coronary care unit requiring mechanical ventilation and for other hospitalized patients with acute and chronic respiratory failure.

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