Plan A Community Event

Community events are an invaluable means of benefiting AA&MDSIF's mission and of increasing awareness about bone marrow diseases.  The patients, families, and friends who organize these events agree that the results are gratifying, fun, and rewarding. 

AA&MDSIF is fortunate to be a part of many successful community campaigns and annual fundraising events.  These activities have brought in thousands of dollars to help fund medical research, patient information, support services, and educational materials.

Ask yourself the following questions first: 

Do I have the time to coordinate all aspects of an event, from the nuts to the bolts?
Do I have the interest to follow through on everything?
Am I able to ask people for money?
Do I have the energy to make this event HAPPEN?
Do I have the passion to organize an event of this nature?
Do I have the people resources to make this event successful?
Am I resourceful enough to rely and succeed on pure volunteer energy?
If this should become an annual event, am I able to continue this effort annually?

If the answer is YES to all of these questions, then you are ready to begin planning a fundraising event in your community. Over the years, fundraising events have come in all shapes, sizes, and forms with a variety of themes.  It is best to plan an event that interests YOU!  Remember that your success may be limited if you undertake a project that has no personal interest or appeal.

Contact Julie Bast, Donor Support Coordinator, at 800.747.2820 or bast@aamds.org to discuss further possibilities.