A benefit to GTD (which, if you haven’t figured out by now, I love) is the someday/maybe bucket, where you put your dreams and goals. I’ve talked about two items here previously, but only generically. I’m adding a third and I’m sharing it with you, because I’m about to move it into the action item list.
I’ve always had dreams to start a non-profit. The reason is so I can accept donations in order to give something back to someone who needs it. I even went so far as to hold a few meetings, and set plans with a beneficiary for our signature project.
Then, I stopped.
Part of it was because the paperwork overwhelmed me. Part of it was because it was costly. Mostly, I stopped because I was scared. This was a commitment, not only to myself but to others. People would be counting on me. I had to deliver.
A year (and change) has passed, and I’m ready. REALLY ready.
My plan is to raise funds for 501(c)3 incorporation and legal costs. Then, I can offer those who want to donate the gift of a tax write off. My plan is to use the funds to create a care package that every single woman who experiences a Labor & Delivery loss or a NICU Loss at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE can take home.
She should never have to walk in pregnant and walk out empty handed.
Sadly, there are over 200 of these losses each year at Christiana. Hank was one of them in 2012. It’s a large hospital (one of the biggest in the country) and has a higher than average rate of losses due to lots of factors, mostly because they see a lot of high risk pregnancies and mothers.
I’ve done a lot of work lately with Pregnancy After Loss Support, and although my work there with them will continue, it’s important to me to return to my original goal of funding this project.
A kickstarter campaign donation is not tax deductible, but your dollars will go towards helping defray those costs. A donation after we have our 501(c)3 status will be. Both types of donations are greatly appreciated.
Please send an email to [email protected] if you are interested in getting involved with our project or have any questions. Thank you, always, for supporting me in my efforts to comfort and provide resources to these women who need them.
If you’d like to donate, our link is here.