A commonly posed question among potential donors is, “What impact will my gift make?” To put it into the proper context, consider all that can be achieved with a $100 donation to St. Margaret Foundation:

A gift of $100 can mean…

• 4 gift certificates for a holiday meal.
• 10 baby monitors.
• 2 blood pressure cuffs.
• 1 week of prescription drugs.
• Funding for bicycle helmets to keep area children safe.

Here’s what other gift levels can achieve:

A gift of $250 can mean…

• 2 drug prescriptions filled for a senior citizen.
• 2 weeks of gasoline for the Free Rides for Seniors Van.
• 50 Teddy bears for children learning about visiting the doctor.
• 25 free flu shots.
• 5 visits for families at one of the three Community Health Centers.

A gift of $500 can mean…

• 1 needy child sent to summer camp.
• 5 car seats purchased and installed.
• 1 set of braces for a child with cerebral palsy.
• 5 window air conditioners for a person with severe breathing problems.

A gift of $1000 can mean…

• 1 year of care relief (respite) for a caregiver.
• 1 Infant and Child Car Seat Safety clinic in the community.
• Our medics, nurses and doctors can be sent on humanitarian missions to underprivileged areas of the world.

A gift of $2,500 can mean…

• Valuable equipment can be purchased by area EMS companies to safely serve our communities.
• Much-needed athletic equipment can be purchased for local youth organizations.

A gift of $5,000 can mean…

• A special “wish” can be granted by the Foundation to a sick child or adult
• Educational materials for more than 40 elementary classes on diabetes, asthma, smoking prevention, nutrition, and exercise.
• Help for families following a natural disaster.