eCut Inc. & #TBDA are asking you to help us in making our mark on lupus! Our goal is to raise critical funds for the estimated 1.5 million people living with lupus in the United States. Your donation will help us reach our personal fundraising goal and support the Foundation's efforts to improve the quality of life for all people affected by lupus!
Did you know?
○ Lupus is a complex disease that is hard to define. It strikes without warning, affects each person differently, and has no known causes or cure.
○ While lupus mainly affects women between the ages of 15-44, men and children are not spared.
○ Lupus symptoms can be severe and highly unpredictable and can damage any organ or tissue, from the skin or joints to the heart or kidneys.
○ Only one drug has ever been developed and approved by the US Food and Drug Administration specifically to treat lupus.
Let's end this cycle now! By making a donation today you are joining the fight against lupus! eCut Inc. & #TBDA are about raising Lupus Awareness and educating the community. Here are 6 reasons why you should donate:
• You’ll feel rich
Giving to others increases your capacity for love. It makes you realize that even if you don’t have much, you have enough to share with others. In fact, analysis of giving data shows that poor people donate a larger percentage of their income to charity than rich. Donating used clothes to a shelter, new shoes to foster kids, or money to a worthy organization will make you feel rich.
• Be part of something bigger
Donating a little bit of money or time may not seem like much. But if your donation is joined with others, it becomes something much bigger. My family decided to donate some money to Wendy's Fund: Lupus Awareness As I showed my friends and family videos what is like living with someone who has lupus. Their world view was enlarged. At the charity’s website, you can choose to donate to a specific amount, and progress towards the goal is shown. Many other charities have similar opportunities so you can see how your small donation really does make a big difference. • Join a cause Foundations need research money to discover ways to cure this disease. Other non-profit organizations help different groups of people with specific needs. A lot of this money that is raised through donations. You probably know people who run or bike a race to support a cause close to them. If you feel passionate about a cause like this, join a race or donate money or time.
• Set an example If you have children, donating to charity will show them you care about others and want to make the world a better place. If you involve your children in choosing charities, you will instill a desire to share and serve that will last throughout their lives. Grandchildren, nieces, and nephews can also be influenced by your generosity towards others. • A grateful heart When I donate to charities, I feel grateful. I’m glad to have clean water to drink, cook with and use in my home. When I’ve made kits of supplies to be sent to disaster areas, I’m reminded how blessed I am to have a safe home and emergency supplies on hand. As you give food to a local food bank or write a check for an organization that helps people in need, you can’t help but feel thankful for the blessings in your own life.
• Tax deduction In the United States, the money you donate to charity can be taken as a deduction on your tax return. Although this isn’t the main reason I’d suggest donating to charity, it is a nice bonus. Keep records of money or property you donate so you can itemize correctly on your tax forms. Lately, I’ve been singing a song to my grandchildren that Mary J. Blige sang years ago. The words are “Love is all we need" ...Cause everybody needs love I feel that way when I donate to charities that truly make a difference. I end up having more. When you donate to charity, you’ll feel the satisfaction that only giving can bring.
