#givingTuesday
November 30, 2021
Your #HMHolidayHero Gift
Your generous gift will go toward supporting Houston Methodist’s fight against COVID-19 through the Infectious Diseases Research Fund. As part of our commitment to bring hope and comfort to our patients, Houston Methodist will provide a small holiday gift to every hospitalized patient within our system. With a gift of $100 or more, we’ll also send one to you!
The challenge to become a #HMHolidayHero begins at midnight on Tuesday, November 30 and ends at 11:59 PM with a goal of receiving 265 donations.
- 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 a gift to you.
- In honor of your donation of $500 or more, we will provide holiday gifts to nine (9) inpatients and a gift to you.
- In honor of your donation of $1,000 or more, we will provide holiday gifts to nineteen (19) inpatients and a gift to you, and will qualify you for a membership in The Society for Leading Medicine.
Houston Methodist Employee Giving
- 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 gift, we will mail you the holiday gift in the first full week of December. Please refer to the above gift levels for more information.
How will the patients receive their gifts?
We will deliver all the gifts to each hospital the first full week of December. Our Guest Relations team will handle the wonderful process of distributing the gifts to our patients.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Your gift may be tax deductible and there are no benefits associated with this gift.
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.
Can 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 assist with the transmittal of your donation. However, we can assure you that making a gift online is secure.
Can I send a check?
We hope that you would consider making an online gift today to be counted in this challenge. However, you can still mail a check payable to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation:
P.O. Box 4384
Houston, TX 77210-4384
Please write #HMHolidayHero in the memo.
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.