Donate

Recurring, monthly donations:

Please select the amount of your recurring, monthly donation. Then select the fund you would like to support. If desired, you may donate in honor or in memory of a specific individual. Donations are tax-deductible.

You will be directed to PayPal where your secure transaction will take place. PayPal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and donations from PayPal account holders. Thank you for your support.

One-time donation:

Please select the fund you would like to support. If desired, you may donate in honor or in memory of a specific individual. Donations are tax-deductible.

You will be directed to PayPal where you can enter your one-time secure donation amount. PayPal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and donations from PayPal account holders. Thank you for your support.


Why donate?

 


Donations to the General Fund

Donations to the General Fund support our programs including:

  • Serving as the nation's premier information clearinghouse focused exclusively on sudden cardiac arrest
  • Leadership of the Cardiac Arrest Survivor Alliance, an online community for people affected by sudden cardiac arrest and other advocates
  • Co-leadership of the Call-Push-Shock movement
  • Conducting research on trends in public awareness and understanding, testing effective messaging, and turning findings into educational initiatives that motivate action and help save lives
  • Conducting research among survivors and family members on post-resuscitation quality of life, working with universities and academic hospitals.

How to donate

Donate online

The Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation accepts online donations using PayPal. You do not need to register with our site or have a PayPal account to make a donation. Simply select a donation type (recurring monthly or one-time) and fill out your details using the forms above. You will be directed to PayPal.com to finalize your donation. PayPal accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and donations from PayPal account holders.

If you would like us to assist you with your donation, please contact us at info [at] sca-aware.org (subject: Donations) or 724.625.0025.

Donate by mail

Send a check to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, 7500 Brooktree Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Please indicate whether your donation is being made "in honor of" or "in memory of" a loved one.

Donate through United Way

Donations may be made through United Way of Allegheny County (Account No. 9940420) or your local United Way.

Donate stock

Consider a gift of stock. To donate stock, contact the SCA Foundation at info [at] sca-aware.org.

Make a Qualified Charitable Distribution

If you are 72 or older and own a traditional IRA, please consider a Qualified Charitable Distribution. Your donation will not only support our programs, but will reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize deductions, and it is not subject to the 50% limitation on charitable gifts. For information, contact the SCA Foundation at info [at] sca-aware.org.

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Thank you for your support!