Fundraising

The Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, Inc. (DBAF) is proud to fund research projects and acknowledges that it is the hard work, coupled with the love and generosity of our families and friends, which enables us to continue our efforts. We are sincerely grateful for the commitment of the many donors that have supported our accomplishments.

We, the families, friends, and loved ones of DBA syndrome patients, are a determined and dedicated unit. We ask each of you to consider helping us raise money to continue implementing our mission. It is through this partnership with all our families that we will accomplish the most.

There are numerous fundraising activities that our DBA syndrome families organize. Many families have chosen to fundraise through letter writing campaigns and personal solicitations; other families have organized dinner dances, silent auctions, car washes, raffles, bake sales, golf and fishing tournaments, walk-a-thons, and bowl-a-thons; and others have participated in bike races, marathons, and triathlons. The ideas and possibilities are endless! Whatever you choose to undertake, we sincerely appreciate your contributions to the foundation to help our patients and their families.

In addition to our families’ fundraising events, donations may be made to the DBAF as memorial gifts, holiday wishes, or as a way to remember someone celebrating a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, marriage, bar/bat mitzvah, etc.). Many employers have Matching Gift Programs that will match their employees’ donations, so please ask your employer for details. Also, the DBAF is registered with many United Way Donor Choice Programs. Please contact your local United Way Office for more details.

The DBAF is here to help you and we would be happy to assist you in your fundraising efforts. Please contact us at 1-716-674-2818 (Eastern Time) or by emailing DBAF@dbafoundation.org if you would like to join us in our fight against Diamond Blackfan Anemia syndrome.

For a list of current and upcoming fundraising events, please click here.