Ways to Donate to PWSA | USA
Ways to Donate &
Donation Methods
Thank you for considering a donation to support individuals and families affected by Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS). Your generosity helps us provide critical resources, support services, and fund research aimed at improving the lives of those with PWS.
Online Donation
- - Visit our secure online donation page at https://www.pwsausa.org/get-involved/donate/.
- - You can make a one-time donation or set up a recurring donation to support ongoing initiatives.
Mail a Check
- Please make your check payable to Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA and mail to:
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Prader-Willi Syndrome Association | USA
1032 E Brandon Blvd #4744
Brandon, FL 33511
Matching Gifts
- Double the impact of your donation by checking if your employer offers a matching gift program HERE.
- Or contact your HR department for more information on how to initiate a matching gift.
Tribute Gifts
- Make a donation in honor or memory of a loved one, celebrate a special occasion, or commemorate a milestone with a tribute gift.
- You can make a tribute gift through our online donation form at www.pwsausa.org.
Gifts of Stock
- You can also support our mission by making a donation with gifts of stock, providing a tax-advantageous way to contribute.
Donor Advised Funds
Donating to PWSA | USA through your Donor Advised Fund is easy and impactful.
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Legacy & Planned Giving
- - Ensure your commitment to supporting individuals with PWS lasts beyond your lifetime by considering a legacy gift.
- - Click HERE for resources and bequest language.
- - Fill out our online Legacy Gift Interest Form to have someone contact you to discuss options for including PWSA | USA in your estate planning.
- - Visit www.freewill.com to create your will with free online tools.
Fundraising Events
- - Participate in or host a fundraising event to benefit PWSA | USA.
- - CLICK HERE to create an online fundraising page in just minutes.
- - Check our website or contact us at hopeunited@pwsausa.org for upcoming events or guidance on organizing your own fundraiser.
Social Media Donations
- Facebook or Instagram: Both platforms offer a secure and convenient way to donate to PWSA | USA. On Facebook, you can even set up a fundraiser for PWSA | USA, using birthdays or special events to gather donations from your friends and family.
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PWSA | USA Facebook Page
PWSA | USA Instagram Page
Corporate Sponsorship
- - Participate in or host a fundraising event to benefit PWSA | USA.
- - Click HERE to create an online fundraising page in just minutes.
- - Check our website or contact us at hopeunited@pwsausa.org for upcoming events or guidance on organizing your own fundraiser.
Additional Information:
- PWSA | USA (federal tax id 41-1306908) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501 (c) (3).
- Contact Us: If you have any questions about donating or would like more information about our programs and services, please contact us at development@pwsausa.org or by calling (941) 312-0400.
Your Support Matters
Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of individuals living with Prader-Willi syndrome. Thank you for your support and commitment to our mission.
Jennifer Bolander has been serving as a Special Education Specialist for PWSA (USA) since October of 2015. She is a graduate of John Carroll University and lives in Ohio with her husband Brad and daughters Kate (17), and Sophia (13) who was born with PWS.
Perry A. Zirkel has written more than 1,500 publications on various aspects of school law, with an emphasis on legal issues in special education. He writes a regular column for NAESP’s Principal magazine and NASP’s Communiqué newsletter, and he did so previously for Phi Delta Kappan and Teaching Exceptional Children.
Evan has worked with the Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) since 2007 primarily as a Crisis Intervention and Family Support Counselor. Evans works with parents and schools to foster strong collaborative relationships and appropriate educational environments for students with PWS.
Dr. Amy McTighe is the PWS Program Manager and Inpatient Teacher at the Center for Prader-Willi Syndrome at the Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh. She graduated from Duquesne University receiving her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education with a focus on elementary education, special education, and language arts.
Staci Zimmerman works for Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of Colorado as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) consultant. Staci collaborates with the PWS multi-disciplinary clinic at the Children’s Hospital in Denver supporting families and school districts around the United States with their child’s Individual Educational Plan.
Founded in 2001, SDLC is a non-profit legal services organization dedicated to protecting and advancing the legal rights of people with disabilities throughout the South. It partners with the Southern Poverty Law Center, Protection and Advocacy (P&A) programs, Legal Services Corporations (LSC) and disability organizations on major, systemic disability rights issues involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the federal Medicaid Act. Recently in November 2014, Jim retired.