Fund
Raising !
The Mission of the
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The Foundation is
dedicated to improving the quality of life of Pulmonary Fibrosis
Patients. We achieve this through funding research, providing
Educational Materials to Patients and their Physicians, offering Support
Groups (both online and face to face), and lobbying the National Institutes
of Health to increase research into the causes and treatment of
Pulmonary Fibrosis. One of the realities of life is that none of the
above can be achieved without the expenditure of large sums of funds. We
need your help.
We frequently receive
letters, emails and phone calls from patients or their friends and
relatives asking how they can help. There are many ways to make a
contribution to advance the cause of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Community.
These are: fundraising, increasing awareness of the disease and
providing hope and support for the victims of this terrible disease.
This is an ambitious campaign and we need your help.
We offer many ways to
contribute. Please examine the list below.
Letter Writing
Campaign
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation attributes much of its fundraising
success to its patient and family community. However, in order for the
Foundation to continue its mission of education, advocacy and research,
we need your continued help! This approach has been very successful at
other organizations. Writing to friends, colleagues, etc, and sharing
your experience with Pulmonary Fibrosis while communicating a sense of
urgency regarding raising funds for research, advocacy and
education. Through this effort, all of you will have an
opportunity to make a direct impact on the success of the Foundation. To
see sample letters select the "Letter Writing" button on the left side of this
page.
Events
We have planned
a series of events that not only will raise funds but will also provide
inspiration, hope and a sense of participation in an activity that
advances a worthwhile cause. The ticket price of many events also
include a raffle item. Please click the "upcoming events
button" on the left for a schedule.
Donate by Mail, Fax or
Phone
Give a gift in memory or honor of a loved one, friend or colleague
or make a general donation to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
Whatever the occasion, your thoughtfulness will be acknowledged to the
person or to the family for whom you are making a donation. Download
a convenient contribution form here.
- In Memoriam –
A memorial gift is a personal remembrance that honors the life of a
friend, relative or colleague.
- In Honor Of –
This provides a meaningful tribute for a living friend, relative or
colleague by honoring a special occasion such as a birthday,
anniversary or holiday.
- General – A
general contribution to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation helps us
continue our efforts in accomplishing our mission – research,
education and advocacy.
Friends of the
Foundation
A program for Foundation supporters who wish to make regular monthly
contributions from their checking or credit card account.
Planned Giving
Bequests are the most common planned gift. This involves putting the Foundation
in your will. However, there are many other ways you can include the
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in your estate plans. For more
information, including information on tax savings, contact us directly
at 312.377.6895
Gifts of Securities
There may be significant tax benefits to gifts of appreciated stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, or other securities.
Matching Gifts
Find out if your employer has a matching gift program. This would
double, or even triple, the value of your gift to the Pulmonary Fibrosis
Foundation. Ask your human resources department for details.
Workplace Giving
You can support the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation by taking advantage of
your company's workplace giving programs. If your workplace is involved
in the United Way Campaign, or similar charities, please remember to
specify the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation as the recipient of your gift.
Fund Raising Manual
There is a complete fund
raising manual online with suggestions on how to conduct a fund raising
event. To access the manual click on
Dedicated_Volunteer_Handbook.pdf
LAST UPDATED
November 12, 2007 |
