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1. What is the concept Behind the Chosen to be Angels Project™?
2. Will the money raised through the fundraising campaign be used to balance the hospital's deficit?
3. Is The Missing Piece Foundation funding formula different from other Foundations?
4. How do I get an annual report?
About our Fundraising:
5. What is the capital campaign raising money for?
6. Why did The Missing Piece Foundation need to have a fundraising campaign?
7. Are procedures more expensive for children?
About our Public Education Program:
8. Why is The Missing Piece Foundation conducting an advertising campaign?
9. How long will the advertising campaign run?
10. How do I get a copy of the television and/or newspaper ad?
11. Are the people in the advertising materials and photographic materials real Hospital patients?
How Can I Help?
12. How should I be involved? How can I help?
13. I would like to work/volunteer for the Chosen to be Angels Project, where can I get more information?
14. What specific Merchandise does TMPF (Chosen to Angels Project™) sell that would help the children?
15. What does my money support when I purchase merchandise from www.the-missing-piece.org?
Giving Feedback:
16. Who is in charge of the Fundraising Campaign and Public Education Program? Who do I call with ideas and feedback?
1. What is the concept Behind the Chosen to be Angels Project™
The Chosen to be Angels Project is the Missing Piece Foundation signature fundraising initiative. It provides monetary support in the form of a trust to the parents of children in charitable hospitals. It also provides monetary support to Research Facilities around America whose primary focus is solving the complex puzzle of Childhood Illness. This project is unique in the fact that the children are the main participants in the fundraising process in that pictures are taken of them (with parents authorization and consent), these adorable pictures are often paired with poetry and sold in many media forms such as Calendars, Gift cards, and even a book. The Total Net proceeds go to a special account for each child who participated so the family can pay for the staggering cost of medical care for their sick child. Whether it is for medication, therapy, or medical bills, the Chosen to be Angels Project is the Missing Piece foundations way to help children and families through a very tough and trying time.
The Chosen to be Angels Project serves as a tribute to the children who have left us and joined the ranked Angels in heaven as well as a dedication to the little angels in our lives that are still with us righting for life.
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2. Will the money raised through the fundraising campaign be used to balance the hospital's deficit?
No. Money raised as part of the Chosen to be Angels Project does not directly support the hospital's patient care operating budget. Money raised through fundraising supports research, equipment, and other programs that ensure that the nations premiere hospitals and institutions continue to seek and find cures for childhood illnesses.
Please forward any specific questions you may have regarding this issue to the public affairs department at publicaffairs@the-missing-piece.org or (520)421-2372.
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3. Is The Missing Piece Foundation funding formula different from other Foundations?
Please forward any specific questions you may have regarding this issue to the public affairs department at publicaffairs@the-missing-piece.org or (520)421-2372.
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4. How do I get an annual report?
Annual reports are available in the About Us section of the website.
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About our Fundraising:
5. What is the capital campaign (The Chosen to be Angels Project) specifically raising money for?
The three areas of focus for the Chosen to be Angels Project are:
- To foster research so that discoveries quickly become new treatments, $150 M target
- To Provide for families who are in dire need of support to cover the hospital bills of their sick children. $330 Million Target
- To create the best environment in the world for kids' healthcare, $260 M target
- To advocate for kids' health and well-being. $97 M target
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6. Why did The Missing Piece Foundation need to an Initiative like this?
We decided to have a project like this because the costs for many of the things that make our children healthier like comprehensive pediatric healthcare and research are not covered by government funding.
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7. Are procedures more expensive for children?
In many instances procedures are more expensive. There are many reasons why. For example, young patients must be sedated for treatments where adults can simply be asked to “stay still”. The financial implications can be significant as additional staff and equipment are required and procedure takes more time.
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About our Advertising:
8. Why is The Missing Piece Foundation conducting an advertising campaign?
The Missing Piece Foundation is conducting a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help the public better understand the need for cures and the need for affordable care for children. We hope that by sharing this information, we will inspire people to make a gift to The Missing Piece Foundation so that we will be able to continue on with this important work.
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9. How long will the advertising campaign run?
Until our goals are met and children are receiving the service and care they need.
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10. How do I get a copy of the Public Service Announcement?
If you would like a copy of any of the advertising materials, click on the Progress and Impact section of The Missing Piece Foundation’s website. Or search under the free download section.
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11. Are the people in the advertising materials and photographic materials real Hospital patients?
Whenever possible, real patients were used in the advertising materials.
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How Can I Help?
12. How should I be involved? How can I help?
There are many ways that you can be involved including:
- Consider making a gift
- Encourage the company you work for to make a corporate gift.
- Organize a fundraising event with your family, friends or co-workers
- Volunteer to lend a hand at one of the events that we host each year
- Purchase The Missing Piece Foundation merchandise available online at www.the-missing-piece.org
You can discuss your options by calling one of our Chosen to be Angels Representatives at:
(520) 421-2372 or visit Volunteer Resources to learn about volunteering or www.the-missing-piece.org to help with fundraising for The Missing Piece Foundation.
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13. I would like to work/volunteer for the Chosen to be Angels Project, where can I get more information?
For volunteering opportunities at The Missing Piece Foundation, please visit Volunteer Resources.
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14. What specific Merchandise does The Missing Piece Foundation and (Chosen to Angels Project™) sell that would help the children?
Yes. The Missing Piece Foundation merchandise is available online at our webstore, www.the-missing-piece.org. Currently, The Missing Piece Foundation sells three lines of merchandise:
- Men’s, Women’s and Youth Apparel
- TMPF and My Missing Piece™ accessories and collectibles
All proceeds from the sale of the merchandise on www.the-missing-piece.org go towards highest priority program needs at The Missing Piece Foundation such as, initiative funding, research, education and the purchase of vital equipment for charitable hospitals.
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15. What does my money support when I purchase merchandise from www.the-missing-piece.org?
Proceeds from TMPF merchandise collection support the highest priority needs such as program initiatives like the Chosen to be Angels Project, research, education and the purchase of vital equipment for the hospitals.
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Giving Feedback:
16. Who is in charge of the Fundraising Campaign? Who do I call with ideas and feedback?
Our fundraising campaign and Public Programs and Initiatives of The Missing Piece Foundation are under the leadership of the Foundation's Board of Directors and the management team. We welcome your ideas and feedback.
Input regarding the Fundraising Campaigns, Program Initiatives or the Chosen to be Angels Project™ can be directed to: publicaffairs@the-missing-piece.org
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