Individual Donors

Donate to Support Our Mission

All of our services are provided at no cost to the patient. By donating, you will make a big difference in the lives of patients and caregivers impacted by chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating illness. Please consider contributing to PAF via a tax-deductible donation and help us to deliver patients the hope of receiving treatment that might not otherwise be afforded.

Donate with an Online Donation Today

Donating online is easy using our secure form.
You can complete a one-time donation or setup a reoccurring donation for ongoing support.

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Honor Someone Through A Gift

Honor the memory of a loved one or honor a family member, colleague, or friend by making a donation to PAF in his or her name. We will send a card to the honoree or the family of the memorial designee to notify them of your donation. Just choose this option from the dropdown menu within the donate form to designate your gift this way. If you are mailing in a check or money order, please include contact details for yourself and your honoree, including the mailing address.

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Lend a Helping Hand - Personal Fundraising

Add meaning to your birthday, an event, anniversary (cancer free, wedding, etc.) or an adventure and make a bigger difference in a family’s life. Get started now by clicking here.

Donate by Mail

To make a donation via check, money order, or learn about options for donations of stock or other items, please send to our headquarters location at:

Patient Advocate Foundation
421 Butler Farm Road,
Hampton, VA 23666

Please include your return address so we can acknowledge receipt of your support.

Support PAF While You Shop

PAF offers a very easy way to support and raise money for our programs. Shop online through iGive.com at any of the 1771 participating merchants and merchants send back a percentage of your purchases to PAF. This site offers a variety of well-known stores and services including travel, clothing, electronics, and flower deliveries. The amount varies for each merchant participating in this program. Get connected with a iGive browser addition or the iGive mobile apps.

Donate Through The United Way

United Way Logo You may designate PAF as a beneficiary of your United Way workplace campaign contribution. Ask your local United Way representative on the correct procedure to contribute to PAF.

Amazon Smile - When You Shop With Amazon

AmazonSmile offers the same prices and selection as amazon.com but with the bonus of donating 0.5% of your eligible purchases to the charity of your choice at no cost to you. To begin donating to PAF sign up then simply do your normal amazon shopping from smile.amazon.com. You will know what products are eligible for donations by the “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” designation on their product detail pages.

Employer Matching Gifts

Doubling your donation through an Employer Matching Gift program is an easy way to increase the impact of your gift. To find out if your employer offers a matching gift program, please enter your employer’s name below.

Create Your Own Fundraiser

Create an event on behalf of someone you love. Or spearhead a community day to support patients just like you. Whatever your ideas are, we are here to help you with our quick and easy fundraising platform that allows you to create your event in minutes and begin sharing with your friends immediately.

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Participate in an Existing Fundraising Event

PAF coordinates a number of fundraising events each year.

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“Caring feeds the part of one’s soul that dies when our bodies fail.”

– Recipient of Co-Pay Relief Services

" …to my great relief “Co-Pay Relief” covered the copay. This help has given back to me the hope of many years to come. All the people I have spoken to have handled my case with dignity and respect … I am grateful that CPR is helping me stay alive. "

Betty | Pulmonary Fibrosis

" … a life saver for a person going through cancer….You have lifted a burden off my shoulders and I can concentrate on my treatment and recovery without worrying about the cost! I appreciate all the help your foundation does for those who need assistance. "

Samuel | Myelodysplastic Syndrome

" I have high cholesterol and am unable to take certain medications … I was prescribed a drug that works well but was unable to afford the high cost. Your co-pay program allows me treatment that is affordable. "

Patricia | Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia

" … After I began [my medication], the change in me was immediately noticeable and I am my active self … I am grateful for your help, without which I could not afford my medication as its cost is greater than my income. Thanks again for your help. "

Carolyn | Rheumatoid Arthritis

" The impact has been lifegiving. Without your financial assistance, I would not have had the resources to afford the treatments that I need. We have talked with a number of people on your staff, and everyone has been helpful and professional, and most importantly, has seemed genuinely interested in my well-being. I am grateful beyond words. "

Curtis | Myelodysplastic Syndrome

" Great program to have access to. I appreciate the help. "

Annie | Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia