Donating Opportunities for IBS

Play Your Part!

Have you thought about making a donation for the IBS cause? Donations are sorely needed in order to increase IBS awareness and support IBS research. Only through such efforts can safe, effective treatment options be developed. Unfortunately, IBS does not engender the same level of public interest and support as more popular causes like breast cancer or autism. If you suffer from IBS, or know someone whose life has been turned upside down by this disruptive disorder, you might want to consider finding a way to play a part in these important endeavors.

Direct donations are always helpful, but this is not your only option. In this age of modern technology, there are ways that you can contribute to the IBS effort simply by using your computer. Here are some ways for directly and indirectly supporting the IBS cause.

Direct Donation Opportunities

I Am IBS

This web site created by the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) offers an option for direct donation. The IFFGD is an upstanding organization that works actively on advocacy, education and research support for functional gastrointestinal disorders, including IBS.

The Gut Trust Donation Page

If you live in the UK, the Gut Trust may be the right option for you. This mission of this organization is to improve quality of life for IBS sufferers.

Indirect Donation Opportunities

iGive.com

This nifty web site allows you to add to the IBS effort simply by shopping online. The site requires that you register, select your favorite cause and then shop through the online iGive Mall. Over 700 stores participate in the iGive donation program, including such big brand names as Lands’ End, Staples, Home Depot and Best Buy. A portion of each purchase is donated to the cause you select. The IFFGD is one such option.

GoodSearch

Another clever idea! GoodSearch is an online search engine. Each time you do an internet search, money is donated to the cause you select. The site offers the option of setting up a GoodSearch toolbar to make it easy to remember to use this as your default search option. The site also offers a shopping option, GoodShop, in which a percentage of your purchase goes to the charity of your choice. The selection of brand-name stores is similar to that of iGive.com. Again, choosing the IFFGD as your specified organization is a way to support the IBS cause.