How To Help:

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2. Donate funds: You can help us make a difference in East Africa by making a donation. As we are supported by generous efforts of volunteers, all donated funds will be used to provide direct relief to people with albinism. To make a direct donation via PayPal, please click here.
   

1. We are grateful for any donation, but we also appreciate checks as sites like PayPal charge a 2.9% transaction fee on all donations. If you prefer to write a check directly to us, please make it out to Asante Mariamu and send it to: 3525 S. 8th Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22204.
   

1. Asante Mariamu is currently seeking 501(c)(3) status. We registered as a non-profit corporation in February 2010, and submitted federal tax-exemption papers shortly thereafter. Any donations we receive from the date of incorporation will be considered tax-exempt once we receive our 501(c)(3) designation, which should occur by December 2010. The federal government grants these exemptions retroactively because the filing process for a 501(c)(3) is so lengthy and time-consuming.  Please contact us if you have further questions about this.
   

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3. Donate sun gear: New wide-brimmed hats (children’s/youth sizes are needed most),  lightweight long sleeve shirts, sunscreen (SPF 35 +) and sunglasses (can be used but must be clean and in good condition). Many people with albinism in East Africa are dying prematurely and painfully from skin cancer. Send your donations to UTSS, Mike’s Parcel Pickup, 183 W. Stutsman Street, Pembina, ND 58271-4100.  Contact us for more information on donations.
   

1. Organize a SunDrive: Do you have a middle-school aged child, Boy/Girl Scout troop, church, church group, swim club, or other groups of people who would like to help? Organize a SunDrive to support people with albinism in East Africa by: 
   

2. Collecting funds,
   

3. Collecting sun gear,
   

4. You are also encouraged to write letters to public officials to raise awareness.
   

1. Write a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton urging her to speak out on behalf of people with albinism in East Africa. This link will take you to the State Department website where letters and comments can be made. If you need help expressing your thoughts, here is a sample letter: Dear Secretary of State Clinton.pdf
   

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3. Write a letter to the United States President Barack Obama urging him to speak out on behalf of people with albinism in East Africa. This link will take you to the White House website where letters and comments can be made. If you need help expressing your thoughts, here is a sample letter: Dear President Obama.pdf
   

1. Volunteer your time. We are always looking to grow our community with people with ideas and connections with the media, all branches of government and corporations. Contact us!