Phoenix, AZ, The Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization is currently seeking corporate donors to help with for those faced with lung cancer. Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation is now an approved 501(c)(3) tax-deductible charity under US tax law. The IRS grants this coveted status upon organizations who meet specific legal requirements and operate under strict conditions with the goal of providing a public benefit. 501(c)3 status makes the Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation exempt from paying federal taxes and allows any donations to be a tax deduction for the corporate donor.
President Dan Hart says” This is a great way for companies to come together in the fight against lung cancer” “Not only do the corporate donors receive recognition for their contribution;
The Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation had some bold goals in mind as they set to launch this foundation in July 2008. Lung cancer is the NUMBER ONE cancer killer in American men and women of all ethnicities. In 2008, more than 215,000 American men and women will be newly diagnosed with lung cancer. Tragically, approximately 162,000 people will lose their lives to the disease. Lung cancer kills more people in the United States every year than breast, colon, and prostate cancer combined. While lung cancer takes the lives of more people each year it is the most underfunded.
“It breaks my heart to turn people away or for us to do the research to help them find help they so deserve” say Hart. In this current economy donations have been down over 80%.
Employers can offer programs to their employees such as allowing them to wear jeans to work for a minimal donation, doing bake sales to raise money and even offering incentives for employees that carpool to work.
According to Hart, This is a win-win situation for both the company as well as the Liz Martocci Lung Cancer Foundation. “When employees feel they are doing something good for others they are willing to donate to a good cause.
Since our beginning, we have witnessed, first hand, the hopeless need for support in living expenses, doctor referrals, and genuine love. We have devoted ourselves to addressing these issues and are dedicated to helping people living with lung cancer overcome these issues. “We want to help comfort people in the one of the most difficult situation anyone can be faced with” says Hart
If you are interested in becoming a member of our corporate sponsor program please visit www.LMLCF.com and click on the “contact us” we will gladly get back to you within 24 business hours.
