Directions Spring 2020

FundraisingUpdate How Your Help Impacts Our Community Despite these unexpected times we are facing, Cure SMA’s mission continues by creating hope for the SMA community through action in our fundraising. And every little action helps move us one step closer to our goal of a world without SMA. If you can, please consider supporting Cure SMA through one of these easy ways. 6. Shop Through Amazon Smile

1. Participate in a Virtual Event Grab your friends andwalk, roll, or dance in a virtual Cure SMA event! 2. Set Up a Facebook Fundraiser In lieu of gifts for a birthday or special event, consider setting up a Facebook Fundraiser for Cure SMA! 3. Get Involved Connect with your local chapter to find out how you can get involved as a volunteer on a committee. Check out our website for contact information. 4. Become aMonthly Donor Set up a recurringmonthly gift that can fit into any size budget. Every dollarmatters! 5. Share OurMissionwith a Friend Take aminute and share with your network on social media why supporting Cure SMA is important to you.

Visit www.smile.amazon.comand select Cure SMA as your charity. After that, 0.5%of every purchase youmake goes directly to ourmission! 7. Get a CompanyMatch Check to see if you or your partner’s employer will match your donation. You can double the size of your gift—and double your impact for the SMA community. 8. Seek Out a Company Sponsor Companies like to support what is important to their customers. Make your voice heard and ask them to join in supporting ourmission! 9. Followand ShareUs on Social Media

Spread the word and stay up to date on all that is hap- pening by following all our social media platforms. We are on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 10. Join Virtual TeamCure SMA Participate in virtual race training and fun fitness challenges from the convenience of home! For more, visit our website at www.curesma.org/ways-to-give/.

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