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As we count down the final hours of 2024, I want to personally thank the 100+ donors who have already contributed over $27,000 to our Friends Helping Friends campaign. Your generosity is nothing short of inspiring, and it lays the foundation for the vital work Ben’s Friends will accomplish in 2025. While we haven’t quite reached our campaign goal yet, there is still time for you to help. 1) Donate Today With just two days left, ​your donation can make a lasting impact​. Every dollar helps us support individuals navigating rare diseases, ensuring no one faces their challenges alone. As one of our recent donors shared: Ben’s Friends AVM survivor group helped me and my partner navigate his medical diagnosis. I cannot begin to thank you the community enough for the help and resources and support we were given. We could not have done this without you. ​Donate Now​ 2) Share Our Message of Hope Amplify your impact by sharing our campaign with friends and family. Here are some posts you can easily copy and share via social media, email, or text: I support Ben’s Friends in their mission to help those with rare diseases. Learn more about Ben’s Friends and join me in making a difference: ​https://donate.bensfriends.org/​ Rare diseases don’t take a break. Neither does Ben’s Friends. Learn more and support their vital work: ​https://donate.bensfriends.org/​ Ben’s Friends has been my lifeline. They provide crucial support for individuals with rare diseases like me. Join me in ensuring no one faces these challenges alone. Donate now: ​https://donate.bensfriends.org/​ If you share the campaign, let us know! We’d love to amplify your post and thank you for your support. Thank you again for being part of the Ben’s Friends family. Together, we can ensure that no one navigating a rare disease ever feels alone. Warm regards, Ben Munoz Executive Director, Ben’s Friends P.S. This is your ​final opportunity to make an impact in 2024!​ Donations made before midnight on December 31st may also be tax-deductible—check with your tax professional to learn more. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

As we approach the end of our year-end campaign, I wanted to share a powerful reminder of the impact your support makes. A Message from the Heart: We’ve just received an incredibly moving video from Jaz, one of our community members. In just a few moments, she captures the essence of why your support for Ben’s Friends is so crucial. Watch Jaz’s Powerful Message Now Jaz’s words remind us of the profound difference we make together. Your donation helps transform loneliness into connection, fear into hope, and isolation into community for those facing rare diseases. Thank you for being part of the Ben’s Friends family. Together, we ensure no one faces a rare disease alone. Campaign Update: Thanks to your generosity, we’ve raised almost $19,000 towards our $50,000 goal! If you have already donated, thank you! If you have not yet donated, remember that our donor matching campaign is still active, doubling the impact of every donation. We’re making great progress, but we still need your help to cross the finish line. Donate Today Warm regards, Ben Munoz Executive Director, Ben’s Friends P.S. Remember, your gift today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact. Don’t miss this chance to change even more lives. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

Campaign Update: If you have already donated to the campaign, THANK YOU. We are well over $15,000 for the campaign and the Matching Gift Challenge is really heating up (over 20 donors have already had their donations matched). If you want to double your impact there is still time. Donate today! As we continue our year-end campaign, I wanted to share with you the incredible impact Ben’s Friends has on those facing rare diseases. Here are just a few testimonials from our community members: What Ben’s Friends Means to Richard See how Ben’s Friends changes lives - watch more of our member stories >> Messages from Recent Donors I’m approaching the ten year anniversary of the event that drastically changed my life. Early on, I leaned heavily on this community as I struggled with why. Now, I try to be the reason why I’m still here. I’m extremely grateful for the support and hope that those in need find Ben’s Friends! - Jeremy H. With many thanks to the moderators of the Eagle Syndrome site and their ongoing support. Without them, I would not have found a surgeon or received necessary treatment. Their organization skills, list of medical providers and general knowledge about the syndrome is incredible and life changing. - Anonymous Learn more about the impact that Ben’s Friends has on patients lives >> These stories represent thousands of individuals who have found hope, understanding, and support through Ben’s Friends. Your donation can help us continue to provide this vital lifeline to those who need it most. Remember, our matching gift challenge is still active! Every dollar you donate will be doubled, allowing you to make twice the impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform lives. Donate Today Thank you for being a crucial part of our mission to ensure no one faces a rare disease alone. Warm regards, Ben Munoz Executive Director, Ben’s Friends P.S. Your gift today will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling your impact. Help us reach our goal and support even more rare disease patients and their families. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

I hope this message finds you well. As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to share an exciting update on our “Friends Helping Friends” campaign and a special opportunity to double your impact. Campaign Progress: Thanks to the incredible generosity of supporters like you, we’ve raised almost $11,000 towards our $50,000 goal. This is a fantastic start, but with just three weeks left, we still have a way to go to ensure we can continue providing vital support to our rare disease communities in 2025. Exciting News: Double Your Impact! An anonymous donor has stepped forward with an incredible $10,000 matching gift challenge! For the next two weeks, every dollar you donate will be matched, effectively doubling your contribution. This means your $50 gift becomes $100, a $100 gift becomes $200, and so on. Your doubled donation can make an even bigger difference! Don’t miss this opportunity to maximize your impact. With your help, we can reach our $50,000 goal and ensure that no one faces a rare disease alone in 2025. ​Donate Now Thank you for your continued support and for being a vital part of the Ben’s Friends family. Warm regards, Ben Munoz Executive Director, Ben’s Friends P.S. The matching gift challenge only lasts for two weeks - act now to double your impact! 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic

As we approach the end of the year, I’m reaching out with an urgent request on behalf of thousands of patients with rare diseases and chronic illnesses who rely on Ben’s Friends for support and connection. Our mission is critical: to ensure that no one faces a rare disease alone. Thanks to donors like you, we have recently: Redesigned our community sites for easier navigation Launched the Warrior Moms support site for caregivers Created an online training facility for moderators and interns But there’s so much more to do in 2025, and we need your help to make it happen. With less than a month left in 2024, your donation can make a world of difference. Our annual budget is under $100,000, so every dollar you give has a huge impact. Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, but you don’t have to wait. Act now to provide hope and support to those who need it most. Donate Now​ Remember, Ben’s Friends operates with minimal staff and maximum efficiency. There are absolutely no wasted dollars in our organization. Thank you for considering a gift that will change lives. Together, we can ensure that no one faces a rare disease alone in 2025 and beyond. Warmest regards, Ben Munoz Executive Director, Ben’s Friends ​ P.S. Don’t wait— Donate now to make an immediate impact. Together, we can ensure no one faces a rare disease alone. 1 post - 1 participant Read full topic