HOW YOU CAN HELP...
You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give.
- Winston Churchill
Alstrom Syndrome International depends entirely upon the support and generosity of individuals, corporations and foundations to fund its many programs and research initiatives. Your tax deductible contribution means so much to the patient community and to the organization whose work is dedicated to their future. On behalf of all those individuals and their families who will benefit from Alstrom Syndrome research, we thank you very much for your help.
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Alstrom Syndrome International
14 Whitney Farm Road
Mount Desert, ME 04660 USA
Honor a Birthday, Special Occasion, Tribute or a Memorial Gift
Donate in honor or memory of a friend or loved one. There has never been a time of greater optimism in the field of Alstrom syndrome research. ASI gives hope to families living with Alstrom Syndrome individuals. The need for funding continues to grow as advances are made. Every contribution is so important, regardless of size, and makes a difference. Your donation is an investment toward improved treatments and more accurate diagnosis. ASI depends upon your support to keep our work going.
Workplace Giving
Double or triple your donation through your company’s Matching Gift program. This is a convenient way to express your continued commitment to Alstrom Syndrome International's mission. More than 3,000 companies, foundations and institutions offer their employees the benefits of a "Matching Gift" program. If you have already made a gift to ASI, or are about to make one, please check with human resources, personnel or benefits department (for both you and your spouse) to determine if your company has a matching gift program. Many employers will match the gifts of their retired employees too, as well as the spouse, widow or widower of retired employees. You may also want your company to know you support Alstrom International. Encouraging your company to become a corporate sponsor may be easier than you think. No matter what the size of the donation, it all adds up. This is a convenient way to express your continued commitment to ASI’s mission, and perhaps even double or triple your contribution.
Fundraising Events
In hosting a fundraising event to raise donations for ASI, you follow in the footsteps of many volunteers who have initiated grassroots events to form the financial groundwork for this organization. Volunteers have hosted many, varied fundraising events, including sales of all kinds, golf tournaments, letter campaigns, motorcycle rides, wine tasting dinners, and Jeans for Genes. To learn more about hosting an event to benefit children with Alstrom Syndrome, please call Robin Marshall at 207-244-7043 or e-mail him at robin@acadia.net
Planned Giving
Consider giving to ASI through your will, gift annuities, charitable trusts, etc. Planned giving is a form of donating to ASI that benefits you and your family personally while ensuring that Alstrom Syndrome International will have the resources to carry out its mission in the years to come. We encourage you to speak with your attorney to help you plan a lasting gift to ASI that best suits the needs of you and your family.
Take advantage of internet opportunities for giving:
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If you use the internet for shopping, buy through iGive.com (www.iGive.com) and a percentage of your purchases will go to ASI. |
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When you search the internet, use Good Search (www.goodsearch.com) and designate ASI as the recipient of the donations |
Help children raise five million pennies for research - save your pennies and mail a check.
Volunteer your time
Volunteers with Alstrom Syndrome International are integral partners contributing valuable resources (time, knowledge, professional skills, and leadership). It is your energy, passion and belief in ASI that makes your contribution so effective
In kind donations needed
Venue to hold fundraising events
Portable LCD Projector (new, used or loaned)
Laptop computer with Windows XP or Vista capacity (new or used)
Airline frequent flyer mile certificates
Hotel certificates (major chains)
Gift items or certificates for auction at special events
Stationery and paper goods
Basic office supplies
Professional Services:
- Printing and Graphic Services
- Celebrity Contacts/Relations
- Grant Writer to assist with grant applications
- Professional Writer to provide writing and editing skills
- Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Academic Research Institution Relations
- Manufacturer, Vendor, or Service Provider to target a product's or event's proceeds to ASI
If you have items or services not listed above, please contact us. We are eager to explore other opportunities with you.
Thank you for your generous support!
Alstrom Syndrome International is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt, non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
For more information, (207) 244-7043
Alstrom Syndrome International
14 Whitney Farm Road
Mount Desert, Maine USA 04660
