In 07, St. Louis resident Shelly Kozicki was the first person to start a Foundation-designated grant for applied research mesothelioma in honor of her husband Craig who was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
In 09, Craig died, but Shelly continued the fight for both of them. This year she has surpassed raised more than $ 250,000 for research during his Quartermania fundraiser in October.
During Mesothelioma Symposium last year, she and Erica Ruble presented a session entitled "The six stages of fundraising."
Shelly told participants that she took her anger and turned into action. She hopes her story will motivate others to participate as well. A summary of the session is described below.
Step 1 | Choose one type of event
Select an event that is the amount of time and work you can do Writing a letter campaign and. solicit donations from family and friends is much less time organizing a golf tournament or triva night
Step 2. | organizing logistics
Select your date, avoid lively holiday, and set a budget. Remember that you have to spend money to make money.
Step 3 | Choose a location
Location is a key factor. Is it easily accessible for everyone you want to invite? If you rent a room or keep it in your house? Do not forget to get a place of contract and other permits, you might need.
Step 4 | Ask Support
Do not be afraid to reach out to friends and family. Ask them to volunteer. Ask the Meso Foundation for help in the organization. You will be surprised how many people do not want help. However, the sooner you ask for help in the process, things will be easy
Step 5. | Include a money-maker
A money-maker is a function within your event that raises additional funds for your charity. Examples include the sale of 50/50 raffle, hosting a silent auction, organizing an auction, get people to donate baskets to sell, make jello shots or having a drawing for a big ticket item.
Step 6 | Say thank you
Thanks to all those who gave time, money or resources. Thanking the companies that sponsored event will your future applications easier. Also, do not forget to share your success story!
session of Shelly and Erica was so popular last year, the conference organizers asked again. They will again be present on fundraising during the 2013 Mesothelioma Symposium 3-4 Pacific Standard Time, Friday, March 8 at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas. If you can not do it, do not worry. This is one of the sessions which will be broadcast live online.
Click here to listen to the session of Shelly and Erica on top of fundraising at 15 hours
EST Friday, March 8
