If you:

• Know someone whose life has been turned upside down by a tumor of the brain or spine
• Can imagine the shock of hearing a doctor say “It might be a brain tumor” or “You have cancer in your spine”
• Would like to reduce the suffering inflicted by these tumors in Rhode Island
• Believe that people working together can achieve victory over these difficult diseases
   

We ask you to join us in our urgent mission to ease the burden of brain and spine tumors in the Ocean State.
Your contribution will help us address the needs of Rhode Islanders who are striving to cope with brain or spine tumors. It will allow us to arm them with knowledge about nearby treatment options, practical assistance, and peer support. It will strengthen our initiative to publicize local clinical trials, with the goal of enhancing patients’ access to new therapies through research.

Apart from the satisfaction that comes from helping others, donating to the Foundation may reduce your income taxes and estate taxes. In some cases, restrictions may apply; a professional tax advisor can tell you more. To receive a receipt for tax purposes, be sure to give us your name and contact information.

MANY WAYS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

You can show your compassion for Rhode Island brain and spine tumor patients in many different ways, from general donations to the specific kinds of gifts described below. However you give, thank you for your contribution!

Matching Gifts
Would you like to double your donation at no cost to you? Check with your employer’s human resources department about whether the company has a charitable matching gift program. Many companies match charitable gifts made by their employees.

Tribute Gifts
A tribute gift offers a way to recognize a special person or to express appreciation for kindness shown. For instance, you could donate in the name of health-care professional or friend whose support means a lot to you.

Remembrance Gifts
When a loved one, friend, coworker, or someone you admire passes away, a remembrance gift in his or her name honors that person’s memory. A remembrance gift can also comfort those who are grieving.

Surviving family members can invite people to donate to RIBSTF in memory of the deceased. The obituary might say something like: “In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be sent to the Rhode Island Brain and Spine Tumor Foundation, 118 Dudley Street, Providence, RI 02905.”

Bequests
Estate planning can enable you to leave a legacy of hope and help in the battle against tumors of the central nervous system. Your options include leaving all of your estate, a particular dollar amount, or a percentage to RIBSTF. Alternatively, your will could specify that the Foundation receive any assets that remain after its other provisions have been met. You might also name the Foundation as a beneficiary on your life insurance or structure your giving in a way that yields steady income for you.

Event Sponsorships
Sponsoring all or part of an RIBSTF fundraising event leverages your donation to enable us to secure additional support. It also helps us raise awareness of these tumors and their impact across Rhode Island. To learn more about upcoming fundraisers or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact us.

Corporate Gifts
By supporting RIBSTF, your company can give back to the community that has fueled its success. Charitable giving can enhance your organization’s image, foster pride among your employees, and build goodwill toward your business. Whether you intend to give regularly or once, we would be glad to explore the possibilities with you.

Gifts of Property
Another way to advance our cause involves donating property, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, real estate, cars, and fine art. These kinds of gifts may also reduce the amount of income and estate tax you must pay. We recommend that you consult a tax professional and RIBSTF for guidance on how to proceed with a property gift.