FA Family Newsletter - Fanconi Anemia Research Fund

Door to Door SuccessJack Timperley, age 12Fun Day for FARecently, the Fund’sstaff received amessage from12-year-old JackTimperley, who hasFA, reporting on hisfundraising efforts:Members of the Boggsfamily held their FunDay for FA on May 21 inCoeburn, Va. Activitiesincluded a 5K run/walk, face painting,a miniature train andcarnival games. Thisevent was held in lovingmemory of NicholasBoggs, and participants received a “TeamNicholas” T-shirt. Nicholas, who had FA, lovedhaving fun and a big crowd of people—whichis exactly what this day was all about. Throughthis event, the Boggs family raised $1,030 forFA research and family support.A Cosmic Bowl-a-thonOn Saturday,May 14, PattiCarter invited theSt. Peters, Mo.,community to“Come Play forFA” at a “cosmic”bowl-a-thon heldin honor of hergrandson, AustinAustin Jaros-Riley, age 15 Jaros-Riley, whohas FA. This firsttimeevent, organized in conjunction withThe Second International FA Day, drew anenthusiastic crowd and raised more than$2,100 to help strike out Fanconi anemia.How FARF Can HelpYou FundraiseMore than 80% of the Fanconi Anemia ResearchFund’s annual budget comes from family fundraisers.The Fund’s staff is here to help make your fundraisingefforts a success. We can:• Provide sample fundraising letters and help youedit/design your letter• Use your photos to personalize your materials• Use your mailing list to send your letter or invitationfrom our office• Provide ideas, information and materials for events• List your event on our website• Send a thank you letter and tax receipt to your donors.We ask that all fundraising events be covered byliability insurance. Insurance for a one-time event isoften available through a family’s homeowner’s insurancepolicy as a relatively inexpensive insurance rider. Pleasecontact the Fund if you need assistance obtaining orpaying for this required insurance.Please ask your donors to write their donation checksto the “Fanconi Anemia Research Fund.” When wereceive a donation, we will generate a letter of thanksfrom the Fund with a tax receipt, and we’ll notify youthat a donation has been made in your name.We appreciate all of your fundraising efforts. You aremaking a difference.Family Fundraising ScrapbookFamily Newsletter #50 21