How Your Gifts Are Used

Every dollar donated to Herpes Cure Advocacy (HCA) directly advances our mission to accelerate research, improve treatments, and eliminate the stigma surrounding herpes. Your generous support enables us to tackle this urgent public health challenge on multiple fronts.

Our Advocacy in Action

Learn more about our impact and how we’re transforming the public health landscape for herpes.

We Fuel the Need for Research

Advancing promising therapies from lab to clinical trials

Your contributions help us provide critical resources to advance promising herpes therapies and vaccines from research stages into clinical trials. We work to accelerate the path toward a herpes cure by supporting the most promising scientific developments and helping bridge the gap between laboratory discoveries and real-world treatments.

Your support helps:

• Connect researchers with necessary resources and funding opportunities
• Advocate for increased research funding from government and private sources

We Advocate for Better Policy

Working with policymakers to create meaningful change

HCA works directly with policymakers to develop policies that support herpes research, improve treatment options, and promote comprehensive public health responses. Your gifts enable our advocacy efforts at local, national, and international levels.

Your support enables:

• Legislative advocacy for increased research funding
• Policy development for improved herpes testing and treatment protocols
• Representation at medical conferences and policy meetings
• Collaboration with healthcare organizations and government agencies

We Expand Awareness and Education

Combating stigma through education and community building

Education is a powerful tool in our fight against herpes stigma and misinformation. Your donations support comprehensive educational programs that reach patients, healthcare providers, and the general public.

Your contributions fund:

• Educational resources for patients and healthcare providers
• Expert-led webinars and virtual events
• Online resources and support communities
• Public awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and improve understanding

We Advocate to Improve Testing and Diagnosis

Promoting better diagnostic tools for early detection

Current herpes testing methods are often inadequate, leading to misdiagnosis and continued transmission. Your support helps us advocate for and promote the development of faster, more accurate testing methods.

Your gifts help:

• Advocate for improved testing standards and protocols
• Educate healthcare providers about current testing limitations
• Promote development of more accurate diagnostic tools
• Support research into better testing methodologies

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Your Impact in Action

Here’s how your specific gift levels create tangible impact:

$25 – Covers shipping for one medical office educational/resource box
$100 – Prints 250 educational/resource brochures
$250 – Provides travel support for one HCA member to attend advocacy meetings
$500 – Funds development of one new HCA advocacy resource or tool
$1,000 – Covers honorarium for one expert program speaker

Transparency and Accountability

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2022, HCA is committed to using your donations efficiently and effectively. We maintain the highest standards of financial transparency and provide regular updates on our progress and impact.

All gifts elevate HCA’s ability to ensure a cure is achieved – every contribution serves our mission.

Your donation, no matter the amount, makes a real impact in creating a future where herpes is understood, effectively treated, and free from stigma.

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For questions about how your gift will be used, contact us at info@herpescureadvocacy.com or 267-797-7139.