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Where does my gift to The Thurston Arthritis Research Center go?
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Gifts to Thurston Arthritis Research Center help our faculty and staff treat arthritis patients, conduct cutting-edge research, and train future physicians and scientists. Thurston Arthritis Research Center is a nationally recognized leader in arthritis and autoimmune diseases research, treatment, and outreach. Your contributions remain in North Carolina to benefit your friends and neighbors.
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Will I receive a thank you note? What other recognition will I receive?
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Yes. All donors will receive a prompt acknowledgement.
Annual gifts of $1,000 or more are recognized on our Friends of Thurston Arthritis Research Center donor wall in the lobby of the center as well as the Medical Foundation of North Carolina’s Annual Report.
Donors who give $1,000 or more annually are considered members of the Thurston Club and the Co-Founders of the Medical Foundation of North Carolina. Gifts over $2,000 additionally qualify you for membership in the University’s Chancellor’s Club. |
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Is my gift tax-deductible?
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Yes. Thurston Arthritis Research Center is part of The Medical Foundation of North Carolina, Inc., which raises funds to benefit the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and UNC Health Care. All gifts are tax-deductible subject to the limits allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. If you make a gift associated with an event, auction, product or service, Thurston Arthritis Research Center's Development office will provide you with the necessary documentation for tax purposes.
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How do I give a gift in honor of someone or to celebrate a special occasion?
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With your gift of $25 or more, we’ll send a personalized holiday or tribute card to the person of your choice. Contact Randy Mounce at 919-966-9301 or rmounce@med.unc.edu for more information.
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How do I encourage gifts in memory of someone?
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If you have lost a loved one and wish to request contributions to Thurston Arthritis Research Center, you may include specific wording in the obituary notice, such as "The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Thurston Arthritis Research Center, CB #7280 UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7280." If you would like to have brochures or gift envelopes available or have further questions, please feel free to contact Randy Mounce at 919-966-9301 or rmounce@med.unc.edu.
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How can I get more information about making a gift?
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Thurston Arthritis Research Center's business office can assist you with all types of charitable gifts and will work with you to maximize personal and tax benefits while contributing to the fight against arthrits and its life-altering consequences. For more information about how you can make a gift to Thurston Arthritis Research Center, please send an e-mail request to rmounce@med.unc.edu or call 919-966-9301.
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