Molalla, Oregon – November 25, 2025 – ChiroCongress Cares is proud to announce that the 2026 ChiroCongress Cares Legacy of Leadership Scholarship will be named in honor of Dr. Ray Foxworth, an esteemed leader, visionary, and lifelong advocate for the chiropractic profession. The Legacy of Leadership Scholarship is a $5,000 award presented annually to a deserving chiropractic student at the ChiroCongress Convention, taking place November 5-7, 2026.
About Dr. Ray Foxworth
A second-generation chiropractor from Yazoo City, Mississippi, Dr. Foxworth is a 1985 graduate of Cleveland University–Kansas City and has spent nearly four decades shaping the future of chiropractic care. He is best known as the founder and CEO of ChiroHealthUSA, where his experience with billing, coding, documentation, and compliance inspired him to create a solution that supports both providers and patients.
Dr. Foxworth’s career includes serving as Staff Chiropractor at the G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center, past chairman of the Chiropractic Summit, and former chairman of the Mississippi Department of Health. In addition, he practiced for 35 years at Foxworth Chiropractic at NewSouth NeuroSpine in Flowood, Mississippi, where he cared for thousands of patients with compassion, expertise, and integrity.
His commitment to service extends far beyond clinical care. Dr. Foxworth currently serves as an at-large board member of the Chiropractic Future Strategic Plan, a past member of the Cleveland College Foundation board, and an executive board member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress. His leadership, generosity, and steadfast dedication have left a lasting imprint on the profession.
When Dr. Foxworth founded ChiroHealthUSA, he built it on a foundation of giving back. Since its inception, CHUSA has donated more than $3.8 million to support state associations, chiropractic research, scholarships, and professional advancement. This includes the well-known Foxworth Family Scholarship, established in honor of his parents, Drs. Charles and Betty Matthews.
Dr. Don Cross, President of the ChiroCongress Cares Board of Directors, shared, “ChiroCongress Cares is pleased to recognize Dr. Ray Foxworth as our 2026 Legacy of Leadership honoree. His decades of service, innovation, and unwavering commitment to chiropractors and their patients, along with his tireless advocacy and generous spirit, truly embody the heart of this award.”
Kristi Hudson, a ChiroCongress Cares Board Member and friend of Dr. Foxworth, says, “As someone who has had the privilege of working with Dr. Foxworth for more than 15 years, I can say wholeheartedly that his leadership has shaped not only the organizations he serves but the lives and careers of countless professionals across chiropractic. Naming the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship in his honor is a tribute to his unwavering commitment to helping this profession grow, thrive, and stand on a stronger foundation for future generations.”
Applications for the Legacy of Leadership Scholarship will open in April 2026. Eligible applicants must be full-time students enrolled in a Doctor of Chiropractic program at an accredited U.S. chiropractic college or university. For more information, please visit chirocongresscares.org.
About ChiroCongress Cares
Founded in 2020, ChiroCongress Cares is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Their purpose is to advance the chiropractic profession through leadership development, innovation, education, increasing organizational capacity, community outreach, and research.