by Riaan Research Initiative
We are pleased to announce the launch of an exciting matching opportunity to combat Cockayne Syndrome! For the next ten days, up to $10,000 in donations to Riaan Research Initiative will be matched by Dasvandh Network. The campaign begins at 12:00 pm EST on Friday, November 11, 2022, and the match is only available as long as funds last, so please don’t wait to donate. In addition, our organization can get another $10,000 if we bring in the most unique donors from November 11 - November 20, 2022. This is an opportunity to raise $30,000 in ten days!
Frequently Asked Questions
1.) What is Dasvandh Network?
Dasvandh Network is an organization launched by Sikh American philanthropists to support vetted causes that impact the global Sikh community. Dasvandh Network is a separate organization from Riaan Research Initiative. One of its primary programs is a yearly matching opportunity during “Dasvandh Week.” This year’s theme is “The Power of Giving.”
2.) What is Riaan Research Initiative’s relationship to Dasvandh Network?
Dasvandh Network has vetted and chosen Riaan Research Initiative as one of the many charitable organizations it supports. One of the primary benefits of this relationship is that our non-profit can take advantage of Dasvandh Network’s November “Dasvandh Week” matching opportunity, available only to handpicked organizations and causes like ours.
3.) How do I donate? Easy! You donate to Dasvandh Network on their Riaan Research Initiative organizational/cause page at dvnetwork.org/riaan. Alternatively, visit riaanresearch.org and click on any of the donation links to be redirected to the same Dasvandh Network link. Riaan Research Initiative will receive 100% of donations made to Dasvandh Network for our cause.
4.) What is the match opportunity? Organizations that Dasvandh Network supports, including Riaan Research Initiative, can get up to $10,000 matched until funds are exhausted. As an example, if you donate $100, Dasvandh Network will match it, and we get $200! It’s imperative to donate early. The match code, DVWEEK22, will automatically be applied at checkout when you donate. Don’t wait until November 20th. We are also eligible to receive another $10,000 if we bring in the most donors. With your help, we have a unique opportunity to raise $30,000 in ten days!
5.) What if I have more questions? We’re happy to answer! Just contact us at info@riaanresearch.org or reach out through any of our social media channels at our handle: @riaanresearch.
6.) How do I donate to Riaan Research after November 20th? The same way you always did before! Go to riaanresearch.org and donate to us directly. However this matching opportunity is only available from November 11-20th, and for donations made directly to Dasvandh Network on our behalf. Thank you!
7.) Where will my donations go? Your donations will continue to fund our existing programs, including CSA gene replacement therapy at UMass Chan Medical School, and our two drug repurposing screens to find FDA approved drugs to treat Cockayne syndrome symptoms. We are making significant research advancements in all of our programs and to cross the finish line, we need to raise $4 million dollars. Riaan Research Initiative is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in the world, founded by and supported by CS families, that is exclusively committed to finding treatments for Cockayne Syndrome.
Are you ready to donate? Please spread the word, time is limited!