Facebook Fundraising
Help raise awareness of sudden unexplained death in childhood and support the SUDC Foundation mission by creating a Facebook fundraiser.
Creating a Facebook fundraiser could not be easier. Share it with friends and reach your goal. The SUDC Foundation receives donations directly from Facebook.
How to Create a Facebook Fundraiser
1. Visit the SUDC Foundation's Facebook Page. Click on "Fundraisers"
2. Click "Raise Money"
3. Give your fundraiser a name and add a description about why you are raising money. Share your personal connection and experience with the SUDC Foundation and why awareness of SUDC is important to you. Also, enter your goal and a date you would like your fundraiser to end.
4. Upload photos to help advertise your fundraiser.
5. Encourage family and friends to share your Facebook fundraiser.
6. View your fundraiser's progress and continue to promote it until you've reached your goal.
Sample Text Ideas for your Facebook Fundraiser.
I am hosting a Facebook fundraiser to help raise awareness of SUDC and support the SUDC Foundation mission.
I am raising SUDC awareness and funds to support the SUDC Foundation mission. Please join me with a donation to help me reach my fundraising goal of $500.00 in honor of all the children gone too soon.
I am raising funds for the SUDC Foundation in memory of my child (name), in honor of all children gone too soon. Please join me today to give hope to families shattered by SUDC.
Your donation will directly help families like ours by helping the SUDC Foundation achieve its mission to raise awareness, fund research, and serve those affected by SUDC.
Others points to help you personalize:
- The SUDC Foundation supports over 1800 families in 21 countries and cultivates a community of support for bereaved families so no one grieves alone.
- The SUDC Foundation helps families navigate the difficult and confusing investigation into their child’s death and assists in accessing research and DNA services which could lead to answers on what may have happened to their child.
- The SUDC Foundation provides grants for research that will further our understanding of the causes and ways to prevent SUDC.
- SUDC is the fourth leading category of death in children ages one to four, yet SUDC receives no public funding.
- The SUDC Foundation provides all services at no cost to the people it serves. These services are made possible by valued supporters like you.
How the Foundation Receives Donations from Facebook
As of October 31, 2023, Meta partners exclusively with PayPal Giving Fund for nonprofits in Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States. All donations are irrevocable gifts to PPGF and can only be refunded in certain circumstances as outlined by PayPal Giving Fund’s Donation Refund Policy or when required by law.
A donation made to PayPal Giving Fund to support a nonprofit through its Facebook Page or a fundraiser on Facebook may be tax-deductible. Since tax laws vary by country and region, you should consult a tax professional or review the laws for your area to determine whether a donation is tax-deductible.
After you make a donation, you will receive an official donation receipt from PayPal Giving Fund directly to your email. This receipt shows that you’ve made this donation as a charitable contribution and that you’re not receiving any goods or services in return.