You can save the life of a sick child by fundraising to help with medical expenses.
Caring for a severely ill child can be physically, emotionally and financially taxing for all those involved. Often, when children are faced with serious medical conditions, hospital and treatment costs can be unaffordable for families if health insurance is not available or willing to cover the cost. In certain situations, starting a fund raising group to rally the community to support the child and his or her family makes a big difference. Although it can be time consuming and the amount needed to be raised can be daunting, pulling together a group of people who want to help makes the effort worthwhile.
Instructions
1. Talk with the family first and let them know that you want to help by forming a fund raising group. Having the families involvement is critical to success as it will be important they share information on the child's medical condition. Although not always required, the family's presence will help with fundraising efforts. The family can also identify other dedicated people who will want to be a part of your group.
2. Coordinate a meeting for everyone who is interested and available to support with fundraising. Prepare an agenda that clearly defines the fundraising goals and timing. Allow the family members time during the meeting to express their gratitude and communicate the needs. Propose a few suggestions as to methods of fundraising and solicit ideas from others.
3. Assign administrative roles to those present and assign immediate tasks to begin fundraising efforts. Request donations of any amount from the group to kick off the fundraiser. Contributions from those who will be asking others for donations demonstrates their sincerity and willingness to give what they can in time and in money.
4. Schedule the next meeting with plans to meet frequently by phone or in person to ensure everyone stays on track to meet the fundraising goal. A consistent day, meeting time and location will help to keep attendance high.
5. Communicate frequently between meetings with individuals of the fundraising group to see how they are progressing and whether they need support collecting money. Communication by phone, email and in person on an ongoing basis helps to get everyone motivated and encouraged. Frequent communications from the child and their family will also help to remind your group as to the importance and urgency of the fundraising efforts.
6. Communicate with others who give that your group is looking for more people to help fundraise. More participants helping with fundraising efforts can help you reach the goal faster.
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