Ways you can make a difference
Just as BloodCenter of Wisconsin enhances people’s lives in many different ways, you can join our cause in a variety of ways. Every form of contribution you make is important, valued and essential in our shared mission to save lives and advance patient care.
Honor someone
A tribute gift is a meaningful way to mark a special occasion, honor an achievement or celebrate a birthday or anniversary. When you direct a gift in honor of someone special, a card will be sent to your honoree, and you will receive a receipt letter for tax purposes. An e-card is also an option.
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Remember a loved one
Express sympathy or show you haven’t forgotten someone special through a memorial gift. When you direct a gift in memory of someone special, a card will be sent to a person you select, and you will receive a receipt letter for tax purposes. An e-card is also an option. You can leave a lasting legacy
A gift made through your will creates a legacy of caring, ensuring that generations to come will benefit from advances in patient care.
A gift made through your will creates a legacy of caring, ensuring that generations to come will benefit from advances in patient care.How can I make a gift?
Remembering BloodCenter of Wisconsin in your will is a simple way to create a lasting legacy. Your gift of any size will make a difference. Simply incorporate the language below in your will. It’s that easy.
Remembering BloodCenter of Wisconsin in your will is a simple way to create a lasting legacy. Your gift of any size will make a difference. Simply incorporate the language below in your will. It’s that easy.
“I, _____________________________________, bequeath
$_______________, or _____________% of my estate, to
BloodCenter of Wisconsin, Inc., a not-for-profit
charitable organization, for its unrestricted use,
or ______________(other purpose you specify).”
Legacy Society
BloodCenter created the Legacy Society to honor those who have included BloodCenter in their estate plans, ensuring that their contributions will continue. If you have remembered BloodCenter in your will, please let us know.
BloodCenter created the Legacy Society to honor those who have included BloodCenter in their estate plans, ensuring that their contributions will continue. If you have remembered BloodCenter in your will, please let us know.
Planned gifts
We gratefully accept planned gifts of all kinds, including:
We gratefully accept planned gifts of all kinds, including:
● Basic trusts
● Charitable remainder trusts
● Gift annuities
● Life insurance
We will be happy to work with you and your advisor to explore the benefits for you and BloodCenter of Wisconsin.
Hold an event
Gather your family, friends and neighbors at an event dedicated to a person or occasion that you select while you raise money for BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s life-saving work.
Our event team will work with you to offer assistance as you plan and hold your fundraiser or project. A walk/run, bowling tournament, car wash, fashion show - you choose the event. We'll help you get started.
Gather your family, friends and neighbors at an event dedicated to a person or occasion that you select while you raise money for BloodCenter of Wisconsin’s life-saving work. Our event team will work with you to offer assistance as you plan and hold your fundraiser or project. A walk/run, bowling tournament, car wash, fashion show - you choose the event. We'll help you get started.
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Share our cause
Use your favorite social media to give meaning to gift-giving. Ask that friends celebrate your birthday or an important occasion with a gift to BloodCenter of Wisconsin through Causes.Causes is the world's largest platform for philanthropy. It empowers individuals to select “causes” that help raise needed funds for nonprofit organizations. For more information go to www.causes.com.
Don’t forget to choose BloodCenter of Wisconsin as your cause. Visit our Facebook page and join others in our cause.
Contact the BloodCenter Research Foundation
BloodCenter Research Foundation
PO Box 2178
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2178
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