How You Can Help
Our success depends on the support of our community. Every gift — in any form — helps ensure that no child in the Rio Grande Valley goes without the care they need.
“Will you help us? Every contribution makes a real difference in the lives of children and families in the Rio Grande Valley.”
The Vannie E. Cook Jr. Cancer Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to funding pediatric cancer care in the Rio Grande Valley. We depend entirely on the generosity of donors like you to keep the clinic running — and to ensure that no family is ever turned away due to inability to pay.
There are many ways to give, whether you prefer to donate online, by mail, through a planned gift, or by organizing a fundraiser in your community.
Choose How You'd Like to Give
Give Online
The fastest and most convenient way to support our mission. Donate securely online in just a few minutes using a credit or debit card.
Donate NowGive by Mail
Prefer to write a check? You can submit a check or credit card gift using our printed donation form, mailed to our McAllen office.
101 West Expressway 83, McAllen, Texas 78503
Honorary & Memorial Gifts
Honor a loved one or celebrate a special occasion with a gift to the Foundation. Gift amounts are kept confidential, and separate acknowledgments are sent to both the honoree and the donor.
Matching Gifts
Many employers match their employees' charitable contributions — sometimes doubling or tripling your gift. Check with your HR department to find out if your company participates.
Endowments
Establish a permanent endowed fund with a minimum commitment of $25,000. We work with each donor to create a fund that reflects their values and supports the programs most meaningful to them.
Third-Party Fundraising
Organizations and individuals are welcome to propose fundraising events on behalf of the Foundation. Events require a 10-week advance notice before any public announcement, and recurring events must be resubmitted annually.
Planned Giving
A planned gift is one of the most meaningful ways to extend your support beyond your lifetime. Working with your financial advisor, you can structure a gift that benefits both your estate and the children of the Rio Grande Valley.
Planned giving donors may also qualify for membership in our Saving Our Children Society.
Life Insurance
Name the Foundation as a beneficiary of an existing policy, or gift a policy outright as an immediate charitable contribution.
Charitable Remainder Trusts
Transfer assets into a trust that provides you with income for life, with the remaining principal supporting the Foundation upon the trust's termination.
Retirement Plans
Designate the Foundation as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), 403(b), or other qualified retirement plan. Because these assets are pre-tax, they can be especially efficient charitable gifts.
Bequests
Include the Foundation in your will through a percentage-based, fixed-dollar, residual, or contingent bequest — leaving a lasting legacy for children in the Rio Grande Valley.
IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution
Donors aged 70½ or older can make a direct transfer from their IRA to the Foundation, satisfying required minimum distributions while minimizing taxable income.
Download the IRA Flyer →Saving Our Children Society
The Saving Our Children Society honors donors who have made a commitment to include the Foundation in their long-term estate plans. Membership is a recognition of your extraordinary dedication to the children of the Rio Grande Valley.
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Have questions about giving options, matching gifts, or setting up a planned gift? Our team would love to speak with you.
Call us at (956) 687-5146 or send us a message.