What is Spring For A Cure?
Spring For A Cure started out as two separate ideas. Lots of talking, and what seemed like an eternity later, Spring For A Cure was born. The hopes for the first year (2008) weren't very high. $5,000 seemed like a lofty goal! Instead, almost three times that much was raised and sent off to Komen Pittsburgh Race for the Cure and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The response to the second year (2009) was even greater and we were able to raise over $20,000!
There are many things that Spring For A Cure is not . . . the most noticeable of which is that Spring For A Cure is not a charity in and of itself. Spring For A Cure is the vehicle by which donations are made to two very worthy and noble organizations. What does this mean for you? Well, your donations are still tax deductible; however you won't receive a receipt from either Komen or LLS unless you make your check out directly to either one of the organizations. If this is a problem because you, like most people, have made your check out to SFAC, we can look into requesting receipts -- on your behalf -- for the amount of your donation from either or both of our benefitting organizations.
How much do you spend on the event?
We also try to do absolutely everything -- and we do mean EVERYTHING -- on a donation basis. We see no reason to pay lots of money for something if we can get it donated. Doing so only takes away from the final totals that we can give to Komen and LLS. Some people wonder if that's really how things should be done and the answer to that question is simple...at least to us it's simple. We feel strongly that the answer is a resounding, "Yes!" We're not here to make money, we're here to raise it and give it away! We don't keep a penny beyond what is left in the SFAC bank account to keep it active in between each event. We also don't pay anyone to work for us. Anyone who goes out to get donations on behalf of SFAC is a volunteer. This is how we want it. Sure, we've thought about becoming a "real" charity, but we know it would take away from our ultimate goal. And that goal is to put funds in the hands of people who will do the research and find the cures!
How can I be a part of Spring For A Cure?
We're always looking for others to help us in our efforts and there are several ways you can help. We're always in need of sponsors -- major monetary donors as well as event day sponsors. We also need donors for our Chinese & Silent Auctions. Of course, there's also always the need for people to sell tickets and people to work at the event. If you'd like to volunteer in any way please Contact Us.
As a sponsor, what kind of benefits will I receive?
We are extremely grateful to all of our sponsors, therefore we try to put their names out in front of all of our guests as much as possible. All Sponsorship levels include a link here on our web site as well as wall signage (unless otherwise noted) at the event. In addition to these benefits, our sponsors also receive:
Pink Diamond Sponsor: receives 10 tickets & two pages in event booklet
Platinum Sponsor: receives 8 tickets & one page in event booklet
Gold Sponsor: receives 6 tickets & 3/4 page in event booklet
Silver Sponsor: receives 4 tickets & 1/2 page in event booklet
Bronze Sponsor: receives 2 tickets & 1/4 page in event booklet
Ruby Sponsor: receives their name on signage that goes on ALL tables*
(* Please note that the table signage does not reserve a table for you, it merely advertises your donation to others at the event & to those who are seated at that table.)
Can I reserve a table at the event?
2012 is the first year we are offering Reserved tables, however the only way to get a table reserved for you is to purchase an entire table of 10 tickets.
How can I get a link to my website from SFAC's website?
We love it when we can help promote the people and businesses that donate to us. If you are a sponsor or if you have donated an auction item from your business we are happy to include a link to your website from ours.
Where do I send/drop off donations?
We are thrilled when someone wants to make a monetary donation, or a donation to one of our auctions, and we try to make it as simple as possible for you to get those donations to us. If you are unable to bring them to us we can make arrangements to pick up your donation, however quite a few people like to stop in and chat while they make their donation & that's just fine with us!
If you'd like to mail your donation please send it to:
Spring For A Cure
c/o 4-Most Group, Inc. Architects
267 Pittsburgh Road, Suite 4
Butler, PA 16002
You can also drop off donations at this location!