It’s the holiday season and Giving Tuesday is here! You might be asking yourself what exactly Giving Tuesday is. Giving Tuesday is a “Holiday” for Non-profits, it falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving which this year will be December 3^rd. Giving Tuesday is similar to Black Friday and Cyber Monday only better.

While those “Holidays” allow you to purchase consumer products at a discounted rate, Giving Tuesday provides you the opportunity to actually make a positive and meaningful impact on other people’s lives during the season of giving.

You will not see any TV commercials, targeted ads, or articles about it, you won’t see any people staying up late and standing in line outside a large retail superstore for it, but Giving Tuesday is just as if not more so beneficial than Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The dollars you spend on Giving Tuesday will give you a better feeling than any flat screen tv ever will.

The Myocarditis Foundation has a commitment to keeping our administrative expenses very low so that we can provide the lion share of all our donations committed to supporting our mission. We strive to put every donation given to us towards directly furthering our mission and goals.  One of the pillars of our Foundation is Supporting Patients & Families our Foundation provides resources, guidance, and support to families facing this diagnosis, helping them navigate a complex and often frightening medical journey.

One of the ways we provide support to those impacted by myocarditis is by hosting a yearly family support meeting. At this meeting we give all those affected by myocarditis the opportunity to talk with other individuals who are facing the same battle they are, and to show them they are not alone in this fight. We also bring industry experts to talk and share their expertise and research into the diagnosis and treatment of Myocarditis as well as answer any questions or concerns patients, survivors and family members might have.

This year’s agenda was expanded to include a focus on well-being, self-care, and healing. It was held over two and half days and at no cost to the attendees. Events like these would not be possible without the donations from our supporters. Read for yourself some of the impact statements attendees and doctors who were able to make this event told us:

“For me attending the Myocarditis Foundation conference was not just about  learning from experts but also meeting patients and care givers. 

It was a profound reminder that empathy and understanding are as crucial as medical knowledge in our journey toward healing and support.”

“Amazing to be able to connect with everyone as it can feel very isolating- a huge thank you!!!”

“I now know – I am not the only one “

“This meeting changed our family’s life.”

We ask you donate today, whether it’s $5 or $500, every dollar brings us closer to a world where myocarditis no longer takes lives or devastates families. With your help, we can drive change, fuel hope, and work toward a future free from the heartache of myocarditis.

Donate today and make a difference this Giving Tuesday. Together, we can save lives.