Updated: November 30, 2011

We are asking our supporters to ask 10 people to donate $10 to help support Canadians suffering from Alpha-1. Donations of more or less than $10 are also needed and greatly appreciated

These new funds will go toward

• programming for infants, children, teens and their families who are affected by Alpha-1
• Patient education days and podcasts
• Outreach to doctors to inform them about this disease

The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge is just one way you can help ensure that these programs and services happen for Canadian Alphas, their  parents, caregivers and families.

What does Alpha-1 Canada do?

Alpha-1 Canada provides information, education and support to Canadians affected by alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; informs and educates the medical community about alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; and generates broad awareness about this genetic liver, lung and skin disease.

We do this by providing, free of charge:

• Support groups for patients, caregivers, parents and family
• A toll free support hotline (1-888-669-4583)
• A web site that is continually updated
• Regular newsletters
• Print materials for patients and the medical community
• Physician/Healthcare Professionals outreach and education
• “Drop-in support group” that meets by telephone conference featuring guest speakers
• Advocate for government treatment coverage

The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge is just one way you can help ensure that these programs and services continue to be offered free of charge to Canadian Alphas, their  parents, caregivers and families.

The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge ends on December 31st, 2011.

Canvasser Instructions

Thank you for agreeing to participate in the The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge. We know you will be successful and don’t forget to tell the people you approach about Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency; this challenge is not only about raising much needed funds, its about raising awareness too!

Please downlaod printable versions of these instructions and facts about Alpha-1 so that you can share this information and a pledge form.

 

 

 

 

Set a personal goal

While we are only asking you to ask 10 people to donate $10, you can set a personal goal of asking more than ten people. The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge ends December 31st, 2011. Tell people what your goal is when you ask them to donate.

Support yourself first

Show your commitment to the challenge and be the first to donate. You will have better success if you can show those you ask that you are not asking anything of them that you have not done yourself.

Build your confidence

Ask those friends and family members you are most comfortable with to assist with your goal. Once you have some experience and a few donations you will be amazed at how well it goes.

Try asking your co-workers for support

Ask the ones you have regular contact with and maybe even your boss. Don’t do this using the company’s e-mail system, many companies have policies against this.

Not all Alphas share their condition with co-workers so here are some other possibilities.

Try asking your team mates

How about your fellow team mates, bowling, golf; or committee members; members of your card club or coffee klatch and don’t forget those neighbours who ask you to support their kids’ schools and sports teams.

What about your healthcare “team!” If anyone knows how important the information, education and support that Alpha-1 Canada provides is, it’s the healthcare professionals who care for you.

This challenge is not only about raising much needed funds, its about raising awareness too. If you would like information about Alpha-1 that is specifically for your healthcare providers, e-mail us and we will e-mail or snail mail it to you. We can send you similar information designed for the general public too.

Don't forget about your on-line friends too

You can also ask your on-line friends by asking them personally and directing them to www.alpha1canada.ca. Have them click on the “Donate Now by credit card” button near the top the home page. Make sure to tell them to include in the comments section a note that the donation was requested by you.

And finally, don’t forget those who you have given donations to or sponsored in the past.

You can accept cash, cheques or even credit cards on-line

For cash donations keep them in a safe place until you are finished, then deposit them in your bank account and mail a personal cheque for the amount to Alpha-1 Canada, along with your pledge form by December 31st, 2011.

For donations by cheque, hang on to them until you have reached your goal and mail those to Alpha-1 Canada too along with your pledge form.

Alpha-1 Canada

1638 Northway Avenue,

Windsor Ontario N9B  3L9

If you have people who want to donate using their credit card, direct them to www.alpha1canada.ca and have them click on the “Donate Now” button. Make sure to tell them to include in the comments section a note that the donation was solicited by you.

For individual donations of $10 or more Alpha-1 Canada can mail donors a tax receipt, but only if we have their mailing address. We can send the tax receipt by e-mail if we have a valid e-mail address for the donor but we also need their mailing address to complete the official government tax receipt. For those who donate on-line they will receive their tax receipt immediately.

If you have any questions, please call Jim Mundy at 1-888-669-4583

 

The Alpha-1 Canada 10-10 Challenge

 

Improving the lives of Alphas