$100 Million Dollar Club
It takes millions of dollars a year to operate the 22 Shriners Hospitals for Children. The money to operate these 22 hospitals comes from several sources: the $5 annual hospital assessment paid by each Shriner; monies raised by Shrine fundraising events such the East/West Shrine Football Game, Shrine Circus, and club events such as pop cans, Christmas cakes and onion sales: and income from the Shriners Hospitals for Children Endowment Fund.
The endowment fund provides approximately 85 percent of the hospitals' operating income. This fund is supported by the gifts and bequests of Shriners and non-Shriners alike. As hospital costs climb and Shriners Hospitals continue to provide more specialized care and conduct more research, the financial need increases.
Too many people, both Shriners and non-Shriners, believe that if they cannot donate or leave a large sum or money, their gift will not count. Obviously, every contribution helps. In order to encourage Shriners and non-Shriners to contribute to Shriners Hospitals for Children, the HUNDRED MILLION DOLLAR CLUB was established in 1972. The club got its name from its goal of adding 100 million dollars to the endowment fund through gifts or bequests of $100 or more.
How to join
(1) By contributing $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children (2) By having your will include a bequest of $100 or more to Shriners Hospitals for Children
What you receive
Each donor receives a handsome 100 Million Dollar Club certificate as well as a charitable donation receipt. By contributing $100, you can feel like a million, knowing that you have helped to ensure that Shriners Hospitals for Children will be able to continue helping children in the years to come.
Already a member
You may give a $100 Million Dollar club membership in another person’s name as an appreciation gift, birthday or anniversary present. Clubs and units are encouraged to make a donation on behalf of individuals, groups or business in your community who help Shriners in their fundraising efforts.
For further information contact:
Oriental Guide
David Fickling
519 451 6724
ficks@rogers.com
(Lady Pat)
Contributions payable to SHRINERS HOSPITALS FOR CHILDREN can be made through the Mocha Shriners office 468 Colborne Street, London, Ontario N6B 2T3 |
