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 provide that hope.

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.

Even if you don't want to serve on the board, your skills are still needed.  Can you edit a newsletter, handle accounts receivable, update a website, help a group get started—or maybe even just stuff envelopes or prepare folders?  We sure could use your assistance.

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.

If you prefer, you may send a check to the NCCNA at the address below.  If you'd like, you may download this donation form to enclose with your check.

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 our 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