Ways to Give
It’s important to us that you achieve the philanthropic impact you seek. We are happy to speak with you about matching your interests with thesecondopinion’s efforts.
Please contact Cheri Livingston at
415-775-9956 or cheri@thesecondopinion.org
Give A One-Time Or Monthly Gift
Every Gift Makes a Difference - Your generosity helps provide FREE, comprehensive second opinions to adults facing a cancer diagnosis. Make a gift today!
Give Online via Credit Card
Mail a Check
thesecondopinion
1200 Gough Street, Suite #500
San Francisco, CA 94109
(Please make checks payable to thesecondopinion)
Provide Ongoing Support
Every day, someone is faced with a life-changing cancer diagnosis. By becoming a monthly donor (select ‘monthly’ when giving online), you offer sustaining support that empowers patients with the information they need to make informed medical decisions. You can update or cancel your donation anytime.
Honor or Remember a Loved One
Make a gift in honor or memory of someone special. Upon request, we’ll send a card or email to acknowledge your thoughtful tribute.
Thank you for making a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing cancer.
Request a matching gift from your employer
Multiply Your Impact with Employee Matching. Many companies offer matching gift programs, doubling the impact of their employees' donations to eligible nonprofits like thesecondopinion. Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies—it’s an easy way to make your generosity go even further!
Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Turn your birthday, anniversary, or special occasion into an opportunity to help cancer patients. Inspire others to give by hosting a fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram, GoFundMe, or your favorite social media platform. Every dollar raised helps provide free second opinions to those in need.
Create a fundraiser
Tennis tournament, golf fundraiser or other type of activity.
Participate in one of our Annual Benefit Events
Purchase a ticket/table at our Annual Breakfast Speaker Benefit (April). Play or sponsor our Annual Thrivers & Survivors golf tournament (October) make a donation during our Annual Donor Appeal Campaign (November & December) and participate in #GivingTuesday the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Donate Stocks or Securities
A gift of stock may allow you to make a greater impact while also providing potential tax benefits. Donating stock directly to thesecondopinion supports our mission of helping cancer patients across California.
Stock donation details:
JP Morgan
DTC Number
Contact Cheri Livingston of an incoming gift: cheri@thesecondopinion.org or 415-775-9956.
Give from Your Donor-Advised Fund, Retirement Fund, or Family Foundation
Making a gift through a donor-advised fund, retirement account, or family foundation is a simple and tax-efficient way to support thesecondopinion.
To recommend a grant, contact your financial institution and provide them with our EIN# 94-1696341.
Create a Lasting Legacy
A bequest is a meaningful way to leave a lasting impact on those facing cancer. With a simple provision in your estate plan, you can ensure that cancer patients continue to receive the guidance and support they need.
Sample Bequest Language:
“I bequeath the sum of [dollar amount] or [percentage of estate] to thesecondopinion, a nonprofit organization located at 1200 Gough Street, #500, San Francisco, CA, 94109, with EIN# 94-1696341, for general use and purpose.”
If you have already included thesecondopinion in your estate plans, please let us know so we can honor your wishes accordingly. Click here to download a “Bequest Intention Form.”
Thank you for considering a legacy gift to support cancer patients for generations to come.
We would love to get to know you and help you set up a gift that is meaningful to you.
Please contact Cheri Livingston at 415-775-9956 or cheri@thesecondopinion.org.