#givingTuesday

November 29, 2022

Help Shape What’s NEXT in Medicine

This #GivingTuesday


As the holidays near, your gift to Houston Methodist means more than ever. In fact, every philanthropic dollar donated to Houston Methodist goes directly into NEXT-level advances in medicine, such as studies into CAR-T cell cancer therapy, the search for Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers and wearable brain stimulation technology that promises improved motor function after stroke.

 

This #GivingTuesday, please help us work toward finding the NEXT solutions for saving lives in Houston. 


#HMHOLIDAYHERO GIFT
Your generosity today directly benefits the Houston Methodist Excellence Fund. As part of our commitment to bringing hope and comfort to our patients, Houston Methodist is providing a small holiday gift to every hospitalized patient within our system.

Giving Tuesday Opportunities

  • In honor of your donation of $50, we will provide a holiday gift to an inpatient.
  • In honor of your donation of $100 or more, we will provide a holiday gift to an inpatient and will send a gift to you.
  • In honor of your donation of $250 or more, we will provide holiday gifts to four (4) inpatients and will send a gift to you.
  • In honor of your donation of $500 or more, we will provide holiday gifts to nine (9) inpatients and will send a gift to you.
  • In honor of your donation of $1,000 or more, we will provide holiday gifts to nineteen (19) inpatients and will send a gift to you. This donation level also qualifies you for membership in The Society for Leading Medicine.

EMPLOYEE GIVING OPPORTUNITIES

  • In honor of your employee donation of $25, we will provide a holiday gift to an inpatient.
  • In honor of your employee donation of $50 or more, we will provide a holiday gift to an inpatient and will send a gift to you.

FAQ

How will I receive my holiday gift?

After you make your donation, we will mail you the holiday gift in early December. Please refer to the gift levels above for more information.

How will the patients receive their gifts?

Our Guest Relations team will distribute the gifts to our patients during the month of December.

Is my gift tax deductible?

Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, and all gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

How much should I give?

We invite you to spread holiday cheer. Gifts of $1,000 or more will qualify you for a membership in The Society for Leading Medicine. For more information, click here

May I make my gift over the phone?

Please call 832.667.5816 or email us at donor@houstonmethodist.org. Someone from the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation will be happy to assist you with the transmittal of your donation. However, we can assure you that making a gift online is secure.  

May I send a check?

Please consider making an online gift today to be counted in this #GivingTuesday challenge. Otherwise, you may mail a check payable to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation:


PO Box 4384
Houston, TX 77210-4384


Please write #HMHolidayHero on the memo line.

What is the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation?

The Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation was established to ensure that Houston Methodist has the support needed to achieve its vision for excellence in research, education and patient care. The foundation helps to accomplish institutional priorities through fundraising, gift management and stewardship.

Who do I contact for additional questions?

You can contact the Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation at 281.520.2603 or vjbenavides@houstonmethodist.org.