Hope Champion Circle

Join the Autoimmune Association family today by becoming a Hope Champion! When you give $500 or more, you become a Hope Champion — a special person making a difference in the fight against autoimmune disease and providing hope for those who need it the most.

Hope Champions Circle donors receive the following benefits:

Gratification and joy that comes from offering much-needed hope to millions of people and making a significant impact on the future of autoimmune disease.
Recognition of your contribution on the Autoimmune Association’s website and in the annual report.
Exclusive updates from our president & CEO on the impact of your generosity, so you can see first-hand how your donation is making a difference in the lives of those affected by autoimmune disease.
An opportunity to share your donor story with the autoimmune community through the Raising Hope blog, e-newsletters, and other communication channels.
Commemorative Hope Champions Circle magnet to showcase your commitment to supporting those living with autoimmune disease.

For $41.67 per month, you can be a Hope Champion.

Or make your one-time payment of $500 or more. The choice is yours.

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Thank You to Our Hope Champions!

10/1/2024 – 9/30/2025

Alan and Roberta Munro Charitable Fund
Aletheia Foundation
Alex Turner Giving Fund
Alice Leslie Dorn
Amy and Randall Colthorpe
Andrew and Maryan Dunnet
Ann Brouse
Anne Remington
Anonymous (Many)
Arbor Assays
Baileys Family Foundation
Barbara P. Cobb and Bill Cobb Jr.
Barbara Zorich
Barrett Household
BeatBox Beverages, LLC.
Belovsky Family Foundation By Mildred M. Belovsky
Bloomfield Hills Advisory
Bobby Burrus
Brian Williams
Caleb Powers and Emma Haberman
Casaundra Lindsey
Cheryl Fein
Collystring LLC.
Cummings Christensen Family Foundation
D & R Charitable Fund
David Ascik
David Slate
Deanna Irving
Dianne Peterson Giving Fund
Donald Clemetson
Dr. James D. Barrie and Dr. Leslie Ann Momoda
Dru Ann and Randy Hickman
Elizabeth Niemeyer
Elizabeth Witcher
Ellen Hipsky
Frank Futcher
Hecker Family Foundation
Higher Hopes Foundation Inc.
Hoffman Company, LLC Charitable Fund
Indie Lee
Jan Hewlett
Jeanne Russell
Jennifer Mahne
Joan Kacmar
John Patrick and Mildred Kathryn Gilmartin Memorial Gift Fund
John and Barbara Wehling
John and Gail Maloney
Jon Vegosen
Judith Bellin
Kamaljeet Singh
Kim Rodriguez
Kim and John Gaskill
Koch Family Charitable Fund
Kurt and Deirdre Knight Fund
Lana and Anne Sims
Linda Bagwell
Linda Roelans Oszust
Lindquist Family Charitable Fund
Lori Ann Demple
Lundrigan Walker Family Foundation
Mark Dodge
Matthew Bishop
McGrath Family Charitable Fund
Michael Fugate
Nancy McClements
Nicholas Cullen
North Yonkers Community Church
P & L Demple Donor Advised Fund
Pamela Howell
Patient Authentic LLC.
Peterson Family Fund
Richard Klubertanz
Robert A. Waller Foundation
Robert and Doris Clark
Robert and Eleanor Demple Family Foundation
Robinson Family Charitable Fund
Ronnie and Robyn Clark
Samueli Foundation
Scott Williams
Sherri and Larry Rose
Sloane Salzburg
Steve and Laura Martin Charitable Fund
Suzanne Russell
The Essayons Foundation
Theodore Sanft
Theodore and Karin Mayer Family Foundation
Virginia Ladd
Vito Rutigliano
Wendy R. Crawford Fund
William DeRousse
William Padnos and Margery Kaye
Yenkai Wang

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the levels of giving required to be a Hope Champion?

With your gift of $500 or more, you are considered a Hope Champion. Donors who contribute $1,000, $2,500, $5,000 or higher are eligible for additional benefits.

2. Can I pay my gift monthly?

Yes, you can make monthly or quarterly payments on your Hope Champion commitment.

3. Can my gift renew automatically each year?

Yes, you can set up your commitment to renew annually via credit card or automatic debit from your bank account.

4. Why is my donation essential?

Your donation is essential because it helps us serve patients, promote research, advocate for access to healthcare, and foster collaboration to identify and explore common threads that link autoimmune disease. Thanks to donors like you, we can continue this important work that impacts countless lives.

5. Where can I get more information?

For more information, please contact Amanda Stevens at stevens@autoimmune.org.