Adopt/Sponsor an Adult Cancer Patient for the Holidays

Where do you get the name of adult cancer patients from?
The adult cancer patients in our Fostering Hope: Operation Holiday Spirit Program resides in NC local communities: Harnett, Cumberland, Lee and Wake Counties. These individuals have received a cancer diagnosis and are in active treatment and have been nominated (online) to participate in this program.

How does the program work?
The Fostering Hope: Operation Holiday Spirit Program connects sponsors with adult cancer patients to “adopt” by providing them with the information the adult cancer patient has authorized us to release as well as a wish list. Sponsors purchase presents for their adopted adult cancer patient and can deliver the unwrapped presents to Fight 4 Cure Inc to present to the adult cancer patient.

Do sponsors choose the adult cancer patient they would like to adopt?
No. Sponsors will be assigned an adult cancer patient. An email will be sent to all sponsors with more information on the adult cancer patient assigned.

How much does it cost to sponsor each an adult cancer patient?
We recommend spending a maximum amount of $100 per adult cancer patient. You also have the option of recruiting a friend to help sponsor an adult cancer patient, if needed.

Can gift cards be used as presents?
Yes, but do place gift cards in an envelope marked for the recipient and just let us know you are providing gift cards.

Can an adult cancer patient request expensive gifts?
Yes, but you are not obligated to purchase these gifts if they are on the adult cancer patient’s wish list. Adult cancer patients will also be asked not to list any expensive items and doing so could result in their application being placed to the side, and him/her not being able to participate in the program.

What is the deadline for gifts?
All gifts must be purchased and delivered to Fight 4 Cure Inc by 5:00 p.m. 12/10 at a designated pickup point.

Is this charitable donation tax deductible?
Tax deductible donations are determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and can be found on the IRS’s website which states “You can't deduct contributions to individuals who are needy or worthy. You can't deduct these contributions if you make them to a qualified organization for the benefit of a specific person. But you can deduct a contribution to a qualified organization that helps needy or worthy individuals if you don't indicate that your contribution is for a specific person”.

What if I have additional questions?
Please email lwright@fight4cure.org and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.