Pheo Para Alliance holds its Gala to honor and celebrate those who have contributed to the lives of those affected by pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma.
The event is held at a different location each year and is an intimate gathering of patients, caregivers, philanthropists, clinicians, scientists, and others interested in providing help today and hope for tomorrow for those affected by this rare cancer. The evening starts off with a reception, followed by dinner and engaging entertainment.

Learn more about this year’s gala here!

Fundraise Online

When diagnosed with pheo para, it is common to feel alone and powerless against the illness.  People want to help, but don’t know how.  Holding an online fundraiser is empowering for you, your loved ones and those who don’t know how to help.  It can also be a great way to tell people about your or your loved ones pheo para journey.

Fundraise on social media, by text or email!
  • On social media: create a Facebook fundraiser or Instagram fundraiser by searching the stickers for “donation” then selecting Pheo Para Alliance (story) or by clicking “add fundraiser” on the last screen before sharing your reel or post.
  • NOT on social media: create an online fundraiser and share with friends and family by email or text (Apple Pay & Google Pay compatible)
NEVER GIVE UP VIRTUAL PHITNESS CHALLENGE — Annually in May.
Walk/run/ride — Participants go into full-on beast-mode to raise funds and awareness for those affected by pheo para. Here’s how:

Step 1: Register & create your own personal and team fitness and fundraising goals.
Step 2: Join or create a team during the registration process and invite your phriends and phamily to join you!
Step 3: Connect your favorite wearable fitness tracker (this is optional – you can manually enter your activity if you don’t have a fitness tracker)
Step 4: Spread the word to phriends and pfamily by inviting them to donate, and keep them up to date on how it’s going.
Step 5: During the 14-day campaign, GET MOVING and track your fundraising and fitness goals on the app!

Interested in participating in our next Phitness Challenge?  Sign up for our enews at the bottom of this page!

Host an In-Person Event

Throw a Party!  What are your hobbies, interests, and passions?  Create a fundraiser around something you are passionate about, and your family and friends will sign up in droves!  We have done it all, walks, runs, BBQ’s, kickball tournaments, beer tasting, wine tasting, whiskey tasting, benefit concerts, sock hops, chicken drop (we can fill you in;), galas, golf tournaments, cornhole tournaments, trivia nights, long-distance hikes, the list goes on and on!

We can help set up a registration and donation page, create a flyer, publicize the event, and guide and support you to make sure your event is fun and successful.

Email jobeth@pheopara.org to learn more!

Corporate and Institutional Sponsorship

Corporate and institutional sponsorship supports the Pheo Para Alliance’s independent education, research and dissemination, expansion of access to care, patient engagement, and advocacy efforts to improve care for people impacted by pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Sponsorships are non-promotional and preserve the organization’s full independence.

Review our 2026 Pheo Para Alliance Sponsorship Opportunities and complete our Sponsorship Agreement.

Pheo Para Alliance collaborates with potential partners to identify suitable alignment and funding options, including educational grants, investigator-initiated research support, or other independent mechanisms consistent with funder policies. To discuss partnering, please contact JoBeth McCarthy, DHSc, MPH, CPH, Executive Director, at jobeth@pheopara.org or 317-370-8757.

Planned Giving

When you remember Pheo Para Alliance in your estate plans, you are providing us the power to continue our work for years to come.  Planned giving involves integrating your charitable gift into your overall financial, tax and estate planning objectives to maximize benefits for you and for Pheo Para Alliance.

Leaving funds to Pheo Para Alliance is a meaningful way to provide us with financial security while you save on estate taxes. A bequest, fully deductible for estate tax purposes, might place your estate in a lower tax bracket. You may bequest cash, property or appreciated securities.

An unrestricted gift enables us to use the funds to support whatever programs are deemed most urgent at the time. Or you can specify how your gift will be used. If you plan to make a restricted gift, kindly contact us to make sure we can fulfill your request.

Suggested Wording for a Specific Bequest
“Leave [dollar amount] to the Pheo Para Alliance, or its successor, to be used for general purposes of the organization.”

Suggested Wording for a Residual Bequest
“All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, real and personal, give, devise and bequeath to the Pheo Para Alliance, a non-profit corporation, to be used for general purposes of the organization.”

Read this document for other ways to leave a planned gift to PPA.  Important Note: In all cases, it is advisable for you to consult your own financial planner, tax advisor, or legal advisor when you consider making a planned gift. To learn more about planned giving, please contact JoBeth McCarthy, DHSc, MPH, CPH, Executive Director at jobeth@pheopara.org or 317-370-8757.