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YOUR DONATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS HELP SUPPORT PARKINSON'S
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Why Should I Help Parkinson's?
Your donations have never been more urgently needed to help the Parkinson's community, and to find a cure for Parkinson's.
Your donation will help the Columbia Parkinson's Support Group to provide a safe environment where patients, families, caregivers, and those who have an interest in Parkinson's
- can learn to live well with Parkinson’s and achieve a better quality of life,
- obtain Support, Education and Information,
- help create Awareness about Parkinson's,
- and Fund Raising to further research for the cure of Parkinson's Disease
Your donation will help us to provide resource tools; and help us to have the ability to respond to the changing needs of the Parkinson’s community.
To donate a gift Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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How Can I Give A "Memorial Gift"?
One way to remember family members and friends who have lived before us is through a "Memorial Gift". Such gifts represent a heartfelt way to honor their memory, while furthering the goals and resources that enhance the lives of the Parkinson community.
A Memorial Gift is also a meaningful way to honor someone who was special in your life, while supporting those living with Parkinson's disease. You can honor the life of a family member or friend by making a Memorial Gift in his or her name.
When you make your Memorial Gift donation, your Honoree’s family, spouse, or significant other will receive a notification from the Columbia Parkinson's Support Group of your thoughtful Memorial Gift.
To donate a Memorial / Tribute Gift Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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How Can I Give A Gift "In Honor Of"?
If you sometimes have trouble finding the "perfect gift" for someone, a gift donation given in his or her "Honor" can be a most appreciated gesture.
Gifts made "In Honor Of" loved ones at special times such as:
- Mother's Day or Father's Day,
- at the birth of a child or grandchild,
- on a birthday,
- wedding,
- anniversary,
- holiday,
- graduation,
- or any other special occasion
can be sincere reminders to friends or family members of how much you care.
You can also Honor your loved one, who is living with Parkinson’s disease, by making a gift donation in his or her name. Those who make gifts to Honor a Parkinson patient enjoy knowing that their gifts are a "living memorial" to their loved one.
When you make your Honor gift donation, the Columbia Parkinson's Support Group will send to your Honoree a notification of your thoughtful "Honor Gift" tribute made in their name.
To donate a gift "in Honor Of" Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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How Can I Donate A Gift "In Support Of" Parkinson's?
You can also make a donation gift" just because" you want to support the Parkinson's community. The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group will certainly appreciate your gift, and send you a "Thank You" in appreciation for your generosity to the Parkinson's community.
To donate a gift "In Support Of" Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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Where Does My Donation Money Go?
The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group does not have any endowments. We do not collect membership dues to be a member of our support group. Our programs, services, and website are made possible because of financial donations and contributions from our members and the public.
We depend on the generosity of our members and others who wish to help support us. If you would like to see some of the things that we do please Click Here.
We use our funds to provide Support, Education, Information, create Awareness about Parkinson's disease, and to Help Raise Funds to further research for the cure of Parkinson's Disease.
We also believe in giving back and supporting Parkinson's research. That's why at the end of every year we donate a portion of our treasury to one of the national Parkinson research foundations [such as the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the National Parkinson's Foundation].
Our operating expenses include the following:
- office supplies -
- printing of brochures and business cards -
- website service / maintenance and domain registration -
- expenses for fund raising -
- one annual holiday party in December-
- honorarium and speaker fees and gifts -
- our annual donation to Parkinson research foundations to help fund the research for a Parkinson's cure.
We monitor our expenses and strive to maintain a low overhead by spending our money wisely. At our meetings, we provide information as to the balance of our accounts and how we have spent our monies.
Our Officers and Board Members volunteer their time, and do not receive compensation or salaries.
To donate a gift Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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Are My Donations Tax Deductible?
Yes! The Columbia Parkinson's Support Group is incorporated as a non-profit in the State of South Carolina. We are in the process of applying for IRS 501(c)(3) non-profit status. All donations are tax-deductable. If you itemize your deductions, your gift will be tax deductible within the IRS limits.
When you make your donation or contribution, please be sure to let us know if you need documentation for your tax-deductions. Gifts by check are the most popular methods of making tax-deductable donation gifts.
To donate a gift Click Here For Donation Form (PDF Form)
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Thank You for helping us make a difference! Together, we will improve the care and lives of people living with Parkinson’s disease.
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