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Ways to Donate

Lupus is not as well understood as other “famous” diseases. The lack of awareness among the public, employers, government and even the medical community poses big challenges. With your support, Lupus Canada continues to work hard to improve awareness so that we can:

  • Attract a bigger share of research funding for new treatments and, ultimately, cures.
  • Encourage governments to cover the cost of new medications so that lupus patients don’t have to bear the financial burden.
  • Guide employees on how to communicate with employers.
  • Help the medical profession recognize and diagnose lupus more quickly.
  • Support innovative and promising lupus research projects.
  • Provide scholarships to students living with lupus.

Together we have driven the progress in the fight against lupus, but there is still SO much to be done.

Please consider supporting Lupus Canada today!

Types of Donations

One Time Gifts

One time donations help support those living with Lupus. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

One Time Gifts

In Memory Gifts

In Memory gifts are donations to memorialize a friend or loved one. A personalized acknowledgement card will be sent to the family by Lupus Canada if directed. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

In Memory Gifts

In Honour Gifts

In Honour gifts are donations made to celebrate and honour a special occasion or person, or mark a life milestone. A personalized acknowledgement card will be sent to the honouree or family by Lupus Canada if directed. You will receive a tax receipt for your donation.

In Honour Gifts

Monthly Gifts

Monthly gifts support our work year-round and are designed to fit your monthly budget as a regular monthly charge to your credit card. Signing up is easy and you can change or cancel at any time. A tax receipt will be issued at the end of the year.

Monthly Gifts

Don’t want to donate online? We accept donations by mail and telephone as well!

Donate by Mail

Please make your cheque payable to Lupus Canada and mail it to:

  • Lupus Canada, PO Box 8 LCD 1, Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 4W3
  • Kindly provide your email address so that we can expedite the delivery of your tax receipt.
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Donate by Telephone

Should you prefer to make your donation by phone or if you have any questions, please call us at 1-800-661-1468. Kindly provide your email address so that we can expedite the delivery of your tax receipt.

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Other Ways To Give

Planned Gifts

A planned gift is a special gift to Lupus Canada for the future. Arranged now, it allows you to plan for the continued support of Lupus Canada within your overall estate or financial plan. Planned gifts can be deferred, meaning you commit now to a gift Lupus Canada will receive in the future or can be gifts that provide funds immediately to meet the needs of people living with Lupus. As you plan for your future we hope you will consider Lupus Canada in your consultations with your financial advisor.

Bequests

Bequests are generally gifts of real or personal property, stipulated as such, in an individual’s will.

Endowment Gifts

An endowment gift helps leave a lasting legacy that honours yourself or a loved one.

Gifts of Life Insurance

Several insurance policy options are available allowing for the naming of Lupus Canada as the owner or beneficiary of the policy.

Gifts of Stock and Securities

This type of donation enables an individual to give to Lupus Canada and the donor will not pay tax on the capital gain. We recommend that you consult with your own tax and legal advisors prior to making a planned gift or updating your will. To discuss planned giving further, please contact Lupus Canada at 1-800-661-1468.

Gifts In Kind

Gift in Kind support involves the donation of property, goods or services in lieu of a cash gift.

Workplace Fundraising

There are many ways you or your workplace can support people living with Lupus:

  • Hold a casual day – employees have the opportunity to dress more casually (in jeans for example) on a given day or series of days for a donation
  • Payroll deductions – a great way to donate a small amount that fits your budget each pay, over the course of a year
  • Ask that your workplace United Way donor-directed payroll contribution be designated to Lupus Canada
  • Do a coin drive – quarters, loonies and twoonies can add up really fast!
  • Organize a BBQ, social activity or golf tournament and donate the proceeds to Lupus Canada

Giving Through United Way

Ask that your workplace United Way donor-directed payroll contribution be designated to Lupus Canada.

Matching Gifts

Many companies have matching gifts programs through which they match your gift to a charitable organization. For more information, check with your Human Resources Department to see if your company has a program in place and if they don’t, suggest that perhaps they start one.

Donate A Car Program

Donate a Car Canada accepts vehicle donations for Lupus Canada. Free towing is provided in most areas across Canada, or you can drop off your vehicle to maximize your donation. When you donate your car, truck, RV, boat, or motorcycle to Lupus Canada it will either be recycled or re-sold (depending on its condition, age and location). Donate a Car Canada will look after all the details to make it easy for Lupus Canada to benefit. You will receive a tax receipt after your donation has been processed!

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