Sponsor-A-Family for the Holidays

Where do you get your families from?
The families in our Sponsor-A-Family For the Holidays Program are families of individuals who have received a cancer diagnosis and are in active treatment. The families have applied online to participate in this program.

How does the program work?
The Sponsor-A-Family For the Holidays Program connects sponsors with families to “adopt” by providing them with the information the family has authorized us to release as well as a wish list. Sponsors purchase presents for their adopted family and can either deliver the presents to the family (if family has agreed) or deliver the unwrapped presents to Fight 4 Cure Inc to present to the families.

Do sponsors choose the families they would like to adopt?
No. Sponsors will be assigned a family based on the size indicated on the form. An email will be sent to all sponsors with more information on the family assigned.

How much does it cost to sponsor each member of a family?
We recommend spending a maximum amount of $50 per family member. You also have the option of recruiting a friend to help sponsor a family, if needed.

Can gift cards be used as presents?
Yes, but do place gift cards in an envelope marked for the recipient and just let us know you are providing gift cards.

Can family members request expensive gifts?
Yes, but you are not obligated to purchase these gifts if they are on the family’s wish list. Families are also asked not to list any expensive items and doing so could result in their application being placed to the side, and their family not being able to participate in the program.

What is the deadline for gifts?
All gifts must be purchased and delivered to Fight 4 Cure Inc or the adopted family by 5:00 p.m. December 10th.

Is this charitable donation tax deductible?
Tax deductible donations are determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and can be found on the IRS’s website which states “You can't deduct contributions to individuals who are needy or worthy. You can't deduct these contributions if you make them to a qualified organization for the benefit of a specific person. But you can deduct a contribution to a qualified organization that helps needy or worthy individuals if you don't indicate that your contribution is for a specific person”.

What if I have additional questions?
Please email lwright@fight4cure.org and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.