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Making a Gift
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does my gift to UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center go?
Gifts to UNC Lineberger help our faculty and
staff treat cancer patients, conduct cutting-edge cancer research, and
train future physicians and
scientists. UNC Lineberger is a nationally recognized leader in cancer
research, treatment, prevention and outreach, and is also the only public
cancer center serving the needs of North Carolinians. Your contributions
remain in the state to benefit your friends and neighbors.
Will I receive a thank you note? What other recognition
will I receive?
Yes. All donors will receive a prompt acknowledgement. Gifts of $100 or more will also be listed annually in the fall issue of CancerLines, and donors of $1,000 or more annually will be enrolled in the Lineberger Club.
All donors giving $1,000 or more are considered members of the Lineberger
Club as well as the Co-Founders of the Medical Foundation of North Carolina.
Gifts over $2,000 additionally qualify you for membership in the University’s
Chancellor’s Club.
What is the Lineberger Club? What are the benefits?
Members
of the Lineberger Club are part of an extraordinary network of volunteers
committed to supporting cancer research, treatment and prevention
programs at UNC Lineberger by contributing $1,000 or more each year. Benefits
of membership include invitations to exclusive educational events including
an annual Lineberger Club event prior to a UNC Men’s Basketball Game,
networking with a remarkable group of individuals, special news updates,
and opportunities for advocacy on behalf of UNC Lineberger Comprehensive
Cancer Center. Members are recognized in Cancer Center publications. Learn
more about The Lineberger Club and how to join.
Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. UNC Lineberger
is part of The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc., which raises
funds to benefit the University of North Carolina School
of Medicine and UNC Health Care. All gifts are tax-deductible subject to
the limits allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. If you make a gift
associated with an event, auction, product or service, UNC Lineberger’s
External Affairs office will provide you with the necessary documentation
for tax purposes.
How do I give a gift in honor of someone or to celebrate a special occasion?
With your gift of $25 or more, we’ll send a personalized holiday or tribute card to the person of your choice. Several card styles are available; contact Alyson Newman at 919-966-5905 or anewman@med.unc.edu for more information.
How do I encourage gifts in memory of someone?
If
you have lost a loved one and wish to request contributions to UNC Lineberger,
you may include specific wording in the obituary notice, such as "The
family requests that memorial contributions be made to the UNC Lineberger
Comprehensive Cancer Center, CB #7295 UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7295."
If you would like to have brochures or gift envelopes available or have
further questions, please feel free to contact Alyson Newman at 919-966-5905
or anewman@med.unc.edu.
How can I get more information about making a gift?
UNC Lineberger’s External Affairs staff can assist you with all types of charitable gifts and will work with you to maximize personal and tax benefits while contributing to the fight against cancer. For more information about how you can make a gift to UNC Lineberger, please call 919-966-5905.
