What must I do to put on a benefit for a sick loved one?

Question

My stepfather who is very dear to me is extremely sick. He has a portal vein thrombosis which is very rare considering there is no family history and he is only in his mid 40's. He has been in the hospital since Christmas and is in a medically induced coma. They are finding new problems daily and the bills just keep stacking up. He is the EMS director of AVFD&EMS and people all over the place keep asking how they can help. Well my parents are not going to be able to cover the bills and me at the age of 18 definitely can't do the job. I want to put on a benefit to raise money but I am not sure what the steps are in getting it together. Is there paperwork that needs to be filled out or something if do put it on locally? I need to know as much as possible. Please help me! Anything will help and prayers are greatly appreciated as well

Answer 1

Check with the Chamber of Commerce in your town.Then I suggest you ask a leader in the community to please organize a singing ,with various Singers and Gospel Group es ,You could use the local community center or the middle school auditorium.Charge admission and all proceeds to the sick.Make lots of flyer's stating who is going to be entertaining and what the Benefit is for.There are many groups and individual singers that will perform free for such a cause.There are many ,many ways to raise money for the sick .Too many to list here if you don't feel comfortable handling the project ask a friend or a relative on your side of the family.Or maybe someone from church,or maybe some community leader to help out.You never know until you ask for this kind of help.There are various commnity clubs and organizations that can give you some help.Raffles,Bake sales, and on and on whatever is within the law in your state.My dear there is help ther within the hospital as well.Have your mom go now and speak with the Hospital Scocial Worker and have her explain her situation and tell them that the finances are going to be a problem.This is not unusual at all but the problem needs to be addressed now for both herself and the whole family.Noone will look down on her for her concern please have her do this asap.God be with you and your family at this time of need.I will add your family to my prayer list.Be brave for your mom and your step dad.I hope they know what a wonderful caring young Lady you are!!!God Bless !!!!!

Answer 2

I've never put on a benefit personally but I have a brother in-law that sings in a band and he has played for benefits like you've mentioned several times for free. Usually you find a band that will play for the benefit free of charge. Many are happy to help out. If you don't have any contacts or friends that can help you with the place to hold your benefit ... the band that excepts the job of playing can usually help you determine the best place to hold a benefit. Have the band or one of their members go with you to a bar or establishment and tell them what you are wanting to do. They should graciously provide their business free of charge on that day for you. The bar and band will usually bring in a large crowd and part of the proceeds will go toward your cause. I've seen as little as $100.00 raised and as much as $10,000. You will charge a fee for people to come into the establishment and will receive that money. Also you could do a 50/50 raffle during the benefit. Sell the tickets for a $1.00 a piece and then who ever has the winning ticket that is drawn will get half the money and your family will keep the other half. I'm certain you would have a large outcome since your stepfather is only in his mid 40's. As for advertising, you can make posters or fliers to market the upcoming event. Your local newspaper would be a great place to post an add. Much luck to you and I'll pray for your stepfather's health and the wellness of you and the rest of your family. God bless!

Answer 3

I will be praying for your dear loved one. If you have a church that you go to, ask them if you can host a spaghetti dinner for valentines day and charge admission, all proceeds going to the hospital bills. (If anybody is wondering there is no moral law against hosting a dinner to raise funds for those in need.) We did something similar to this, when we were raising funds for our church. It went over rather well, our church family was more than willing to help. Asking for donations from people can be painstaking, especially when they don't know you, they also don't know if your problem is real. Some of the time if your family can't pay the whole bill, the hospitals billing department will knock off part of the bill according to income. You might want to look into something like that first before asking for money. Good luck to you and your stepfather, and your mother. God Bless you and keep you.

Answer 4

Sometimes if you as a local restaurant or bar, they might be willing to hold the event with little or no fee. Perhaps part of the conver charge.
Go to myspace and find some local bands to perform. They'll often do it because of the exposure without any pay.
Get a blood drive to come out, especially if he's taken any blood. It'll help both the blood supply and it's actually something people can do to really help (I work in a blood bank and do things like that all the time)
Also, local media is often willing to help promote the benefit once you get many of the details together.
Hope this helps.

Answer 5

If your step father was involved in an organization such as the VFW, American Legion, Moose, Elks, Rod and Gun club, I would start there. They put on a lot of benefits, often their house band will volunteer or reduce the price. Their social committee chariman should be more than willing to help. Once you have all the details, advertise your function in the local pennysaver, put up flyers in convenience stores, or ask if you can put a donation jug on the counter. Check with you local chamber of commerce to see if there are any regulations regarding this. Also see if you can have a neighborhood garage sale or ask his former co-workers if they have anything to donate to a garage sale. Also try bake sales and car washes. Best of luck to you and god bless you .

Answer 6

My prayers go out to you and your family. What you can do is have a bachelor bid. Get several single men and have it at a club. Get about 10 single men. Pass out flyers everywhere. Advertise. Talk to a club owner to see if you can have it there. Tell the owner that having your bachelor bid will bring alot of people in, which will make him money, and it will also make you money. One by one, the emcee will introduce the guy. Ladies will have a chance to bid on the single guy. The girl that bids the most money will win a date with him. Make sure that each one who wins signs something saying that you will not be responsible for the date or whatever happens on it. You have the potential to make alot of money in one night. but, it has to be done right. Hope this helps.

Answer 7

My mother was recently involved with putting together a charitable event for a child in the community. She went to her local church and they agreed to let her have it there. She was able to get a few restaurants to provide food at no charge, and got a bunch of shops in the area to donate items to auction off. A few of the ladies at the church baked a bunch of cookies and cakes and sold them.
They charged $10 for people to get in and that included the food and drink. The auction was separate, and went off very well. And the baked goods were sold as well.
It took her a lot of time to set up, a lot of phone calls and foot work, but they were able to raise close to $8000 for this child.

As far as paperwork, I don't think there was any since she did this through the church.
She also contacted the local paper and a few news channels to get the word out.

Blessings to you!

Answer 8

1.Put it all on paper-(who you are,his story,and the situation.)
2.Write a proposal to a local club,or church for putting on an event in his honor.
3.Give people a way to contact you.(ex.:phone #,and I recommend getting a cheap PO box at your local mail station,so people may send checks and money orders there.)
4.Most people will gladly voluteer to help,but first have it ALL on peper,and make fliers.
Good luck!

Answer 9

YOU CAN GET YOUR LOCAL BANK TO OPEN UP A FUND FOR HIM SO PEOPLE CAN DONATE THERE MONEY THERE, AND FEEL SAFE GIVING, AND YOU CAN GET LITTLE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND PUT HIS PIC ON IT WITH HIS MEDICAL CONDITION, ASK YOUR LOCAL STORES CAN YOU PUT THAT THERE TO RAISE A LITTLE CHANGE. I HAVE SEEN THAT HERE. GOOD LUCK AND I WILL BE PRAYING FOR HIM ...

Answer 10

Serve and be with him with love