Events & Ways to Get Involved
As a nonprofit organization, a substantial part of our yearly funding is generously provided by individuals like yourself. DSF is dedicated to assisting you throughout your fundraising endeavors, recognizing that your initiatives are vital in sustaining our vibrant 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.
Upcoming Local Events
Ways to Fundraise
Whether you opt to organize a gala, arrange a walk, initiate a social media fundraiser, or engage in a virtual event, you play a crucial role in transforming the landscape of Dravet syndrome. We are committed to assisting you throughout your fundraising journey, recognizing that your efforts are vital in sustaining our vibrant community! Explore the following handbooks to kickstart your journey:
Steps Event Coordinator Handbook
Give Up Your Cup Handbook
Have a unique fundraising idea? Ready to take the next step? Connect with a member of our fundraising team!
Gala & Evening Events
Join us at one of our annual galas such as A Night Under the Stars 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 event.
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.