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I've been a long time lurker on this forum. I found some very supportive info & advice on here and was hoping someone could help me out...
An employee at our company found out recently he has a brain tumor...they gave him 6 months or less . I don't know him personally, but do greet eachother and small talk whenever we see eachother. I would like to donate some money to his family (he has no health insurance), but I would like to include a card. I don't know what to put in the card for someone going through this...I feel I need to tip toe around this - I don't know what to say?! ANY suggestions would be of great help.
I have a "Thinking of You" blank card...
Last edited by Nelly1996; 06-06-2012 at 09:26 AM..
Have you thought about what the money is for? I mean, do you want it to go to medical expenses (I'm not sure what medical expenses would be for someone dying in a few months), or to help the family after his death? It's very difficult, and very sad.
Well it's really for what ever they want to use it for...I know they are struggling financially.
Nelly, if you don't care what the money will be used for, I'd suggest using your "Thinking of You" card, write somethng like "for in your time of need", put in the cash and send it.
You sound like a very caring and selfless person. God Bless you.
At my hubby's work, they name a person in charge of any funds someone would like to donate and then they give it to that person on behalf of everyone. Some employees even do benefit bake sales, etc. to help out. That's another avenue as well.
Organizing a fund for the family with a local bank is something that you could do. Speak to a bank manager about setting up a fund for them; laws and bank restrictions vary. There may be other people like you, who want to help but don't know what to do.
Getting together with your HR and fellow employees might be a good way to start too.
I know around here an account is set up at the bank, and then there are fundraisers; everything from raffles of quilts to BBQ's and steak suppers, where donations are accepted - and even coffee cans put at strategic locations, gas stations, etc. All the money is collected by a volunteer or a group of volunteers and taken to the bank. In one evening, for one cancer victim w/o insurance, there was over $10,000 raised at a steak supper... Volunteering to organize such an event or even to help/instigate to get the bank account set up would be a good way to show that you care.
Organizing a fund for the family with a local bank is something that you could do. Speak to a bank manager about setting up a fund for them; laws and bank restrictions vary. There may be other people like you, who want to help but don't know what to do.
Getting together with your HR and fellow employees might be a good way to start too.
I know around here an account is set up at the bank, and then there are fundraisers; everything from raffles of quilts to BBQ's and steak suppers, where donations are accepted - and even coffee cans put at strategic locations, gas stations, etc. All the money is collected by a volunteer or a group of volunteers and taken to the bank. In one evening, for one cancer victim w/o insurance, there was over $10,000 raised at a steak supper... Volunteering to organize such an event or even to help/instigate to get the bank account set up would be a good way to show that you care.
Thanks everyone! This is exactly what we did! Also round up some things for a silent auction.
All great ideas. You never know who will donate an amazing amount of money.
Another possibility might be allowing people to donate vacation days. This gives your co-worker more time off with pay and in reality, doesn't cost the company anything. Again, talk to HR.
A friend of mine once needed surgery she couldn't afford. She was active in a local church and finally agreed they could hold a fundraiser. She opened the accounts and the day before the event, she called the bank to make sure everything was good to go. All the money she needed was there.
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. I don't know him personally, but do greet eachother and small talk whenever we see eachother. I would like to donate some money to his family (he has no health insurance), but I would like to include a card. I don't know what to put in the card for someone going through this...I feel I need to tip toe around this - I don't know what to say?! ANY suggestions would be of great help.
