Events & Ways to Get Involved
We understand that our supporters want to make a difference in the lives of patients and families living with Dravet syndrome, but often time and resources are limited. Below are ideas that make it easy for you to find a way to help our community
Upcoming Events to Support DSF!
Want to get involved? Participate in an event below, or scroll down for ideas to host your own event.
Ways to Fundraise
If you have a unique idea for a fundraising event, contact us. We can supply materials and planning assistance to help make your event a success!Â

Gala & Evening Events
Join us at one of our annual galas such as Strike Out Dravet or Dance for Dravet, or join us at one of our Double Down Casino themed events!

Virtual Events
Participate in one of our virtual events, no matter where you are located! Join us in March for Give Up Your Cup or in June for Dye it for Dravet!

Join a Walk, Run or Race
Raise awareness and funds for Dravet syndrome support and research by joining our Steps for a Cure, Dash for Dravet, or Race for Research!

Endurance Events
Run or bike an endurance event near you as part of our  Race for Research or Cycle for a Cure programs! Raise funds for research, while also increasing awareness of Dravet syndrome.

Social Media Fundraiser
Set up a fundraising campaign in less than 5 minutes to benefit DSF on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. You can fundraise in honor of a birthday, anniversary, or other special eventÂ

DIY Event
Host a garage sale, have a fitness class fundraiser, livestream your video game play – get creative and customize your own event! Contact our fundraising team to get started.
Other Ways to Help
There are many ways to get involved and help. Your support helps bring us closer to a cure!

Volunteer
DSF relies on volunteers to help us raise awareness and support the work we do. The DSF Volunteer Network is an easy way to get connected with a wide variety of opportunities within DSF and the Dravet community. Learn More about volunteering

Donation Matching
Many corporations match donations made by employees to nonprofits, often doubling or even tripling your donation. Our tool will help you to determine if your employer has a donation matching program.

Planned Giving
There are many ways you can leave a legacy and help sustain DSF, while providing significant tax benefits for your family and heirs. Consider an outright, tax-deductible cash gift or learn about other ways you can support our mission