valley fever vaccine project of the americas
a vaccine for valley fever

navigate the valley fever site Five year pledges

We ask that contributors make their investment over a five-year period on an annual, quarterly or monthly basis. We will accept the first payment at the time of your pledge. Note: Every tax deductible dollar goes 100% toward the research, development and clinical testing of a vaccine for Valley Fever.

PATRONS
Those pledging $400,000 or more over five years for this project. Through their generous levels of giving, they are helping to eliminate the devastating effects of Valley Fever on victims and their families.

Total Investment
  5 Annual Payments  20 Quarterly Payments  60 Monthly Payments
$1,000,000
$ 750,000
$ 400,000		 $200,000
$150,000
$ 80,000		 $ 50,000
$ 37,500
$ 20,000		 $16,000
$12,500
$ 6,667

SPONSORS
Those pledging $100,000 to $400,000 over five years are essential to the "Vaccine for Valley Fever" campaign. The investment they make today will make this effort successful.

Total Investment  5 Annual Payments  20 Quarterly Payments  60 Monthly Payments
$300,000
$ 200,000
$ 100,000		 $60,000
$ 40,000
$ 20,000		 $15,000
$ 10,000
$ 5,000		 $5,000
$ 3,333
$ 1,667

BENEFACTORS
Those pledging $25,000 to $100,00 over five years will see their investment returned to them in the workplace. Savings due to lower lost work time and Workers Compensation/Employer Insurance cost will benefit companies in all endemic areas.

Total Investment  5 Annual Payments  20 Quarterly Payments  60 Monthly Payments
$75,000
$ 50,000
$ 25,000		 $15,000
$ 10,000
$ 5,000		 $3,750
$ 2,500
$ 1,250		 $1,250
$ 833
$ 417

FRIENDS
Pledges of $5,000 to $25,000 over five years provide the stepping stones to the development of the vaccine. Affordable yet significant, the contributions are within range of most contributors.

Total Investment  5 Annual Payments  20 Quarterly Payments  60 Monthly Payments
$20,000
$ 15,000
$ 5,000		 $4,000
$3,000
$1,000		 $1,000
$ 750
$ 250		 $333
$ 250
$ N/A

SUPPORTERS
The supporter's pledge of up to $5,000 over five years assist in the development of a vaccine for Valley Fever. All contributions are important and considered essential for a successful completion to this project.

Total Investment  5 Annual Payments  20 Quarterly Payments  60 Monthly Payments
$4,000
$ 3,000
$ 2,000
$1,000		 $ 800
$ 600
$ 400
$ 200		 $ 200
$ 150
$ 100
$ N/A		 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A

materials for corporate sponsors
Valley Fever Americas Foundation will provide you with materials to share with others in your company or organization.

You may wish to show the video and distribute brochures or the fact sheet.

~ Video: " A Vaccine for Valley Fever"
In the video, you will hear from leading medical experts in the field, as well as from several people who have suffered from the disease. You will learn how it has affected their lives and why they support a vaccine.

~Brochure: " A Vaccine for Valley Fever"
This brochure provides more detailed information on Valley Fever, its symptoms, treatment and costs to victims, their families and the workplace.

~Fact sheet providing a brief overview of Valley Fever

~Press release to your local media announcing your company's contribution and for use in your newsletter or other internal communication will be provided by the Valley Fever Americas Foundation upon request.

pledge of support

In support of the campaign to raise funds for a vaccine for Valley Fever, I/We hereby pledge the following commitment:

Donors:

The gift will be paid as follows:

Total pledge:       $over a term of years.
Initial payment:   $Date:
Balance of payment: $to be paid Monthly Quarterly Annually

For donor recognition purposes, please complete the following:
Name:    
Address:
City:      County:
State:     Zip:      
Day phone:  Evening phone:
FAX:     
Date:    

You may also mail your contribution, along with this printed form to:

Please make checks payable to:
Valley Fever Americas Foundation
PO Box 2752
Bakersfield, California 93303

Tax ID # 77-0424552

Contributions to the Valley Fever Americas Foundation are tax deductible.