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Q: What is Zip the Cure? A: Zip the Cure is a national fund raising effort to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Established in 2008, Zip the Cure hopes to raise $100 in every zip code of the United States. Individuals or businesses can sponsor a zip code of their choice. The progress will be graphically displayed on the Zip the Cure website located at www.zipthecure.com.
Q: How are the fund raising proceeds used? A: 100% of Zip the Cure's net income will be forwarded to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and will be earmarked specifically for research.
Q: Is Zip the Cure a JDRF Project? A: Zip the Cure is an independent non-profit organization that was established after the idea was approved by JDRF. All proceeds benefit JDRF.
Q: Who runs Zip the Cure? A: Zip the Cure is run entirely by volunteers and has no paid staff.
Q: How can I find out what zip codes are available? A: The easiest method to find out available zip codes is to visit the map located at the Zip the Cure website. Simply zoom into the zip code area that you are interested in sponsoring. If the zip code is available, tahe area on the map will be yellow. If the area is green, then the zip code is already taken. If you click on the zip code area, a pop up window will display information about the donor.
Q: Can I donate less than $100? A: Absolutely! We accept donations for ANY amount. These donations are called general donations. We cannot apply these to specific zip codes, but we will label each general donation by state. Every time we reach $100 in general donations from a particular state, we will sponsor a zip code in that state. The sponsor name on the website for these zip codes will be Friends of JDRF.
Q: Can I apply my donation for less than $100 to a specific zip code? A: No, but we will apply it to a zip code in your state, once general donations reach $100 in your state.
Q: Can more than one person sponsor a zip code? A: Yes, but please send in the full payment for the zip code at one time.
Q: I see you have an online payment. Can I still pay by check? A: Yes,mail all checks to: Zip the CureC/O: Fidelity Bank312 Beverly RoadPittsburgh, PA 15216
Q: I don't want my name listed on the website. Can my donation be listed as anonymous? A: Sure, simply note that on your online payment or in your check.
Q: Will I receive a receipt? A: Anyone who donates, regardless of the amount will receive a receipt as long as they provide a valid email address. For those that donate online, a receipt will be emailed after the donation is made and donors can print that receipt for tax purposes or personal records. For those who mail in a donation, and provide a valid email address, the receipt will be emailed once the donation is processed. If a valid email address is not provided, we will mail a receipt within thirty days to the address on the check.
Q: Can I donate cash? A: Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash donations.
Q: Are contributions tax deductible? A: Zip the Cure has received 501c Charity status by the IRS, so all donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Q: How can I help other than sponsoring a zip code? A: There are several ways you can help: - Mention us in your blog
- Link to Zip the Cure in your website
- Contact the media about our project
- Join our facebook group
- Email your friends about Zip the Cure
- Twitter about us
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