As the year comes to a close, and we welcome a new year, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to you for your incredible generosity and support throughout this year. Your unwavering commitment to our causes has made a profound impact, and we are truly humbled by your kindness.
In a world that can often seem chaotic and uncertain, your dedication to CHAD and our agencies has been a beacon of hope. Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. Whether it's providing vital direct programming, offering educational opportunities for patients and medical communities, or supporting critical medical research, your donations have been instrumental in helping us fulfill our mission to raise funds for Nebraska’s leading health agencies.
It's not just the financial contributions that matter but also the belief you've shown in our work. Your trust in our organization's vision and belief in the positive change we can create has been a driving force behind our success. Your generosity serves as a reminder of the power of collective action and the ability to bring about change, one small act of kindness at a time.
This year, your donations have:
1. Funded a combined investment of $604,596,413 on medical research to fund new treatment options and ultimately find a cure for chronic health conditions.
2. Touched 5,000 individual lives through the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Nebraska.
3. Supported groundbreaking research and made medication available so the life expectancy for those living with Cystic Fibrosis has increased to 53 years old!
4. Certified over 16,000 individuals in Seizure First Aid Training through an Epilepsy Foundation program.
5. Provided $3,227,500 in co-pay assistance to 338 Nebraska patients this past fiscal year through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Nebraska.
6. Served over 500 CHD families through local family support events, the totes of hope (surgery care kits) program, inpatient support, and Camp Brave Heart, all offered by Heart Heroes.
Your contributions, whether large or small, have transformed lives and given hope to those facing chronic illness, disabilities and end-of-life care. See more of our agencies’ outcomes here: https://www.chadnebraska.org/agency-outcomes
We want you to know that your support doesn't just end with your donations, it inspires us to work harder, reach further, and dream bigger. Your belief in our mission fuels our passion and commitment to making a difference. With your partnership, we're excited to continue our journey, striving for even greater impact in the coming year.
Thank you for being an important part of the CHAD family. We appreciate your sacrifice to help impact the lives of Nebraskans, and wish you all the best in the coming New Year!
