I hope this message finds you well. As a valued member of our Ben’s Friends community, I’m reaching out to share an important initiative that directly impacts the support we provide to individuals like you who are affected by rare diseases.
Today, we’re launching our annual “Friends Helping Friends” campaign.
Our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of the year to ensure that we can continue to provide and expand our vital support services.
How Your Support Will Make a Difference:
- Maintain and grow our 40+ online communities for rare diseases
- Launch new communities for underserved conditions
- Provide vital information and emotional support to thousands of patients and families
There are two ways you can help strengthen our rare disease community:
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. For example:
- $12 helps moderate an online community for one month, ensuring a welcoming environment for thousands of members.
- $30 provides a platform and hosting for a community for one month, offering a lifeline to thousands who feel isolated by their rare disease.
- $80 supports an entire patient community for one month, providing ongoing support, information, and hope, ensuring that thousands of patients never have to face their rare disease journey alone.
New this Year - Become a Fundraiser for Ben’s Friends:
Share your story and inspire others to support our mission. It’s easy to set up your own fundraising page and reach out to your network. Learn more about Becoming A Fundraiser here.
To illustrate the impact of our communities, I’d like to share Sarah’s story:
Sarah was diagnosed with lupus in 2008. She describes it as a “hard pill to swallow.” In her words:
“Ben’s Friends has helped me to better deal with my disease just knowing that I am not alone in my fight and it gives me strength when I am able to pass strength on to someone else to help them continue their fight. BensFriends.org is my safe haven. I know that I can get someone to listen to me about anything, anytime, day or night, and that is very important to me, because sometimes even the strongest fighter gets down and depressed some days.”
Your support can help more people like Sarah find the connection and understanding they need.
Donate Now Become a Fundraiser
Thank you for being an essential part of the Ben’s Friends family. Together, we can ensure that no one faces a rare disease alone.
Warm regards,
Ben’s Friends Team
P.S. Remember, if you’re not in a position to donate, sharing our campaign on social media or becoming a fundraiser can be just as valuable. Every effort helps strengthen our community!