Thursday, March 21, 2013

PMSF MARCH NEWSLETTER

PMSF MARCH NEWSLETTER (Click the blue hyperlink to view the newsletter!)

Contains articles about the 35 Hour Giving Challenge, UK Gathering, Reigstry IPAD Giveway, Rare Disease Day, and the 2014 Family Conference.

Fundraiser - The Giving Partner Challenge

The Giving Partner Challenge was held toward the beginning of March.  This was a fundraiser based out of Sarasota, FL.  The Phelan McDermid Syndrome Foundation opted to participate in this challenge to raise awareness for PMS in hopes of earning donations to help aid research.

PMSF soared above the competition.  A total of $145,015 was raised to benefit PMS.

Here is the 36 Hour Giving Challenge breakdown!


$90,102 - Leaderboard Donations$15,900 - Matching Gifts$13,013 - PayPal & Check Donations$20,000 - Grant for Unique Gifts$5,000 - Grant for Profile Clicks$1,000 - Grant for the first 50 donors to give $50 or moreGrand Total.. $145,015

Thank you to EVERYONE who donated funds to PMS.  The foundation joined hands with families all over to world to make this event a HUGE success.  GREAT JOB PMS FAMILY AND FRIENDS!