The CGD Research Trust depends on voluntary support work to achieve our aims in research, family support and education. Your help will make our aims possible. You can help in all sorts of ways - hold a BigCharityQuiz for us, visit www.bigcharityquiz.co.uk, support Jeans for Genes, visit www.jeansforgenes.com, do a sponsored activity - the possibilities are endless!
Your support means we can:
- Fund vital research work into improved treatment and a cure for this rare, genetic bone marrow disorder. CGD is a ‘model’ condition for this work and progress should benefit many other inherited conditions.
- Fund our CGD specialist nurse.
- Provide moral support, information and a point of contact for our members and families, through social events, newsletters and mailings.
- Spread knowledge about the condition and its treatment among medical professionals - many consultants have not heard of CGD, and even fewer GP’s!
- Raise awareness among the general public.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
It's so easy to help in a variety of ways! You could:
Make an online donation now through Justgiving - click here
We are grateful for all contributions - they all enable us to work towards our aims.
Hold a fun, fund-raising event with friends and family through justgiving
You can have a sponsored event, celebrate a special occasion, collect in memory of a special person or be completely original. To create your own page, click www.justgiving.com/cgdtrust/raisemoney. To help you raise money online, click here for ‘Top tips’.
Reach for your pen now and write a cheque to The CGD Research Trust
Send to:
The CGD Research Trust
PO Box 6478
Wimborne
BH21 9BU
Help us make the most of your donations
The charity can claim back tax on all individual donations, however large or small. This means that your donation is worth an additional 30% more. If you are a taxpayer, all you need do is sign a Gift Aid form. This does not commit you to making further donations and you will not need to sign any further forms. The CGD Office can send you a form - please just phone the number on our contact page.
Hold a fun, fund-raising event with friends and family
If you would like to share your ideas and get some posters for the event, please email cgd@cgdrt.co.uk.
Encourage Company and Club participation
Have you thought about approaching your colleagues at work or local clubs to enlist their help to raise funds? A Company, its Social Club or any Club/Association (e.g. Sports Clubs, Round Table etc.) might offer to hold a social, money spinning event - our list of ideas often prompt people to produce far zanier versions. Contact us for a list of suggestions! Your Company or Club may also:
- Adopt the charity for a year.
- Match proceeds that your event raises, pound for pound, i.e. generously give an equal sum to that raised by you.
- Operate a Give As You Earn scheme. This means that you donate straight from your pay, and you the donor, get tax relief on that sum. (Companies can seek information about registering and operating the scheme from the Inland Revenue.
You may not have approached anyone for support before. You will be amazed at how many people want to help, and at their enthusiasm. And if they cannot help this time, ask when a better time may be or who else you might try. Family and friends can help by organising something at their company or club.
Start a local Support Group!
See how many other people you can persuade to join in your plans!
Help by Supporting Jeans for Genes, our major source of funding!
Large or small, every event helps. Here’s a Huge THANK YOU to all of our supporters!
IMPORTANT NOTE :
The information contained on this website is intended only as a guideline, not as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your doctor if you or your child has any CGD symptoms or concerns.
© 2001-2007 The Chronic Granulomatous Disorder (CGD) Research Trust
Registered Charity No. 1003425 email:cgd@cgdrt.co.uk
The CGD Research Trust is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), the Genetic Interest Group (GiG) and an associate member of the International Patient Organisation of Primary Immunodeficiencies (IPOPI)
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