How Donating to RAM Benefits You 

With the holiday season coming up, you may be starting to think about your holiday giving plans. Every exam, filling, and pair of glasses we’ve provided to more than one million people has been made possible through donations from individuals, charitable grants, and corporate sponsors. Here are some ways donating to RAM can benefit not only others, but you too!

Giving to RAM allows you to become involved in our mission. You help us directly impact the lives of tens of thousands of patients each year. When many of our patients have not been able to see a healthcare provider in many years, getting to speak to a provider at a RAM Clinic can be life changing.  

Not only is your generous donation life changing for our patients, but it can also be life changing for you!  

Improve your self-esteem and self-worth by donating 

• One of the positive effects of donating money to charity is feeling good about giving and knowing that your donation is making an impact in the lives of your community. 

• Your giving leads to a feeling of self-worth because you know that you are helping RAM bring much-needed free dental, vision, and medical care to those in need. 

• Improved self-esteem can even combat feelings of depression [Cleveland Clinic]. 

Improve your mood through giving  

• With improved self-esteem and self-worth comes a more positive outlook on life. 

• There is a chemical response in your brain when you do something nice. 

• Serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin are “feel good” chemicals released when you do something nice for others [Cleveland Clinic]. 

• “When we do things for other people, it makes us feel much more engaged and joyful,” says Dr. Albers with the Cleveland Clinic. “That’s good for our health and our happiness.” 

The health benefits of donating [Cleveland Clinic] 

• Lower Blood Pressure  

• Longer Life Span  

• Less Stress 

• A ‘Helper’s High’  

Getting your friends and family involved 

• Your donation to RAM may very well encourage your friends and family to donate and support our mission as well.  

• Seeing other people you know, love, and trust donating to a cause can be a catalyst for getting others involved with the cause.  

• It may improve your relationships with one another, knowing that you support the same cause, have similar values, and knowing that you are all supporting communities in need.  

Make a difference in your community and country  

• With a donation to RAM, you can be sure that your donations are supporting communities across the country. Your donations support our patients directly. From children and single mothers, to veterans, and elderly patients who cannot afford the care they need — your donations make it possible for them to receive the dental, vision, and medical care they need, completely for free.  

Financial incentives to donate to RAM  

• Monthly giving  
  • Set it and forget it — it’s as easy as that! 
  • No need to come back every month to donate; our automated monthly donations make it simple! Just choose the amount you’d like to donate, select ‘Monthly,’ enter your information, and you’re done. 

• Donate through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)  
  • With your DAF, you can reduce your taxable income and avoid capital gains tax. Learn more about DAF giving here. 

• Estate Planning  
  • It costs you nothing today, and you can support RAM for years to come. 

• Donate through your IRA 
  • IRA gifts are tax deductible and can be an excellent addition to your long-term charitable contribution strategy. 

• Give cryptocurrency 
  • In many regions, you can potentially avoid capital gains taxes by directly donating your appreciated crypto, which significantly increases the value of your gift. 

• Non-cash assets 
  • Donating certain non-cash assets, like real estate, life insurance, art, and other tangible personal property, can provide significant tax benefits while advancing RAM’s mission. 

• Corporate partnerships 
  • At RAM, we work collaboratively with businesses to create tailored partnership packages that reflect their goals and amplify their impact. Together, we’ll extend your organization’s reach and create lasting, meaningful change. 

• To learn more, and for questions, comments, or concerns, contact [email protected] or call (865) 579-1530.  

Other Ways to Donate to RAM  

There are so many ways to get involved in our mission! 

• Walmart Spark Good Program  
  • Set RAM as your charity of choice on the Walmart app and round up your change to support our mission. Every penny counts!  

• Donate a Vehicle  
  • RAM makes it easy for you to donate a car, truck, RV, boat, etc. to support the mission. 
  • Any condition, any location — donating your vehicle is a great way to be part of the cause. 

• Ask your employer if they match donations. 
  • Many employers will match employee donations to RAM — doubling your impact! 
  • Ask your employer if they match employee donations today!  

• Donate your time 
  • Volunteering is a donation of your time and skills.  
  • Put your knowledge to work and support our patients by volunteering at an upcoming RAM Clinic. 
  • You do not have to be a medical professional to volunteer; general support volunteers are always needed! 

Supporting RAM in Other Ways  

Whether you’ve been donating to RAM since the beginning, or you’re new to our mission, we are so happy that you are here! We would not be able to do this without you.  

To make a donation to RAM please visit www.ramusa.org/donate or call (865) 579-1530. 

Visit RAM’s new online merch store to buy RAM official gear. From hats, shirts, water bottles, and much more. All proceeds are donated to RAM. 

To learn more about our mission, how we’re supporting communities and patients across the country, download our free magazine!  

You can keep up to date with all things RAM via our social media. Follow RAM on social media!  Invite your friends and family to follow us as well, the more the merrier!  

Our clinics are open to anyone and everyone in need. We do not need insurance, ID, or proof of income. If you know someone in need of RAM’s free clinic services, please direct them to our free clinic schedule.