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How to Help
Every act of kindness helps lighten the load for individuals and families navigating advanced-stage cancer. Whether you give, volunteer, or host a fundraiser, your compassion helps us walk beside them with understanding and care.
Make a Gift
Your generosity provides comfort, connection, and practical support for families throughout East Tennessee - from groceries and gas cards to home care essentials.
Host a Fundraiser
Turn your creativity and compassion into impact. Every event - big or small - helps raise awareness and support for those facing advanced-stage cancer.
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Here Are Some Creative Fundraising Ideas
Community & Creative Events
Art shows or gallery nights
Benefit concerts or open mic nights
Vendor markets or craft shows
Silent or live auctions
Friendly Competitions
5Ks, walk-a-thons, or fun runs
Trivia nights
Cornhole or bowling tournaments,
Chili cook-offs or bake-offs
Simple, Heartfelt Acts
Bake sale or lemonade stands
Birthday or memorial fundraisers
"Give in lieu of gifts" parties
Workplace donation drives
Online Campaigns
Facebook or social media fundraisers
Peer-to-peer giving through our donation platform
Matching gifts from employers or teams
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Ready to plan your own event? ​Contact Us to get started
However you choose to help, you become part of a network of compassion for families facing advanced-stage cancer.
Reoccurring or One Time Donations
You can make a one-time donation or set up monthly, quarterly or yearly recurring donations of any amount. We accept all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Venmo, DAFs, ACH, and digital wallets like Apple and Google.
All amounts above $500 are listed in our Annual Report as one of the many ways we say thank you and honor your generous gift. Please use your name as you would like it to be recognized on our annual report or, otherwise, select to donate anonymously.
Donor Advised Funds
Do you want to streamline your giving and maximize your impact? If you hold a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), Guided Path Terminal Cancer Support (TCS) welcomes your support! DAFs allow you to contribute cash or appreciated assets and receive an immediate tax deduction. The funds then grow tax-free, allowing you to recommend grants to Guided Path TCS at your discretion. Consider encouraging your DAF sponsor to add Guided Path TCS to their list of approved charities. This simplifies future giving and ensures ongoing support for our mission of ending homelessness in our community.
Legacy Giving
Leaving a lasting legacy is possible through planned giving options. Consider including Guided Path Terminal Cancer Support in your will or retirement plan. This allows you to support our mission well into the future, ensuring continued assistance for those experiencing homelessness. Planned gifts of retirement funds can be particularly advantageous, as they offer significant tax benefits. By planning ahead, you can create a meaningful impact that aligns with your values and ensures a brighter future for our community.
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Stocks, Bonds, & Mutual Funds
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds offers double the benefit for charitable causes. Donors receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the security, and they avoid paying capital gains taxes on any increase in value since purchase. This allows them to maximize their charitable impact while simplifying the giving process.
Real Estate
Guided Path Terminal Cancer Support welcomes the generous gift of real estate. Donating a house, land, or even a commercial property can make a significant impact. We will carefully evaluate the property and strategically utilize it to improve the reach of our organization.
In-Kind Donations
Your support extends beyond just financial contributions. Guided Path Terminal Cancer Support gratefully accepts in-kind donations as well. These donations directly benefit those experiencing a rare or terminal cancer diagnosis. Donate home/vehicle care service time, lawncare, home cleaning, electrical, plumbing, auto repair, etc. Your donation of service time will go to help a family dealing with a rare or terminal cancer diagnosis that is in need of home/vehicle care services. Vehicle donations are also valuable, as they can be gifted directly to those in need of reliable transportation to get to medical appointments and treatment.
Go here if you are interested in donating your time as a volunteer.
Please contact us to learn more about donating.
info@guidedpathtcs.org | (423) 438 - 3799