Ways to Support the NCCNA
The NCCNA is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We rely on our members, associates, and supporters to accomplish our mission. To get a good idea of the valuable work we do, and our goals and needs, read our 2007 campaign letter.
If you believe in what we do, here's how to help.
Become a Member
Becoming a member is the most important thing you can do if you believe in the mission of the NCCNA. Your very reasonable dues helps support the organization, and shows leaders the need for attention to this disease. You are not required to attend a support group, live in our area, or have neuropathy to become a member.
Help Lead a Support Group
Our goal over the next several years is to have enough support groups established in Northern California so that no one has to drive more than 50 miles to attend a group. Highly populated areas will have multiple groups. You can assist by helping an existing group or making the effort needed to get a new one going. Whatever course you choose, we have materials and resources to assist you. Contact us or your local group to find out how you can help.
Aid the Board
Our board is looking for additional members with a willingness to contribute their time and talent to directing this organization. Chances are good that you have skills and abilities we are seeking, so if you are willing, please consider applying.
We also are starting to form committees of people to address specific needs. These committees are formed to tackle a specific project or address a particular need, and do not require the ongoing commitment needed for being on the board. Let us know of areas in which you can assist so that we may contact you for involvement.
Finally, we have advisory members who lend their expertise in a particular subject. For example, we have doctors of various types, people with political connections, and those specializing in publicity or fundraising. Think about ways your knowledge could be of use.
Please contact us to let us know the areas in which you can assist.
Contribute Financially
Our board, committee members, advisory members, and support group leaders labor hard and donate precious time and talent to the NCCNA. Still, there are expenses that need to be met, especially if we want to do the things we have laid out in our strategic plan. There are so many organizations that ask for your money, so many needs. We also ask that if you have funds you can spare and you believe in what we do, please help us out by donating.
We are not yet able to accept online donations. If you would like to contribute, you may send a check to the NCCNA at the address below. If you'd like, you may download this donation form. You may also want to read our campaign letter to understand more about us and our plans.
WHAT YOUR SUPPORT CAN DO
$250 helps establish a new support group
$100 prints and mails 100 copies of the newsletters
$75 pays for three months of a toll-free line
$50 helps a local support group for six months
$25 prints 200 copies of our brochure
$10 supports our website for a month