How to Donate to or Get Involved with CBBF

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You can support the Children's Brittle Bone Foundation (CBBF) in four main ways: donate online through its secured server, join the annual fundraising golf outing, become a corporate partner or volunteer, or apply to join its Board of Directors. According to CBBF, all donations are 100% tax deductible and go directly to the cause. The right option depends on whether you want to give money, give time, or bring an organization into the effort.

Donate Online

CBBF states that it offers the opportunity to donate online on a secured server. The site describes all donations to the Children's Brittle Bone Foundation as 100% tax deductible and says they go directly to those who need it most.

  • What you need: access to the CBBF website and a payment method accepted by its online donation page.
  • What to do: open the Donate section of cbbf.org and complete the online form on the secured server.
  • What to expect: your contribution supports CBBF's work, which the site says has raised over $18 million for research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and eventual cure for Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI).
  • Check first: the site does not publish specific payment platforms or processing details, so confirm the accepted methods on the donation page itself.

The site also points to a "Your Donations at Work" page if you want to see how contributions are used before giving.

Join the Annual Golf Outing

CBBF runs an annual fundraising golf outing that the site describes as a lively day for a better cause, featuring a live auction, hero grants, and more.

  • Best for: supporters who want a social, event-based way to give rather than a one-time online donation.
  • What to do: check the Calendar of Events and the Outing section of the site for the current date and participation details.
  • What to expect: a fundraising event format with auction and grant components alongside the golf.
  • Check first: registration fees, sponsorship levels, and schedules are not listed in the available site material, so confirm them on the event page.

Become a Corporate Partner or Volunteer

Beyond money, CBBF lists two direct ways to contribute time and organizational support:

  • Corporate partnership: the "Become a Corporate Partner" path is aimed at businesses that want to align with CBBF's mission.
  • Volunteer: the "Volunteer" path is for individuals who want to help with CBBF activities.

Both are reached through the "Take Action" section of the site. The available material does not specify time commitments, eligibility requirements, or application steps, so use the contact details below to ask about current needs.

Join the Board of Directors

CBBF also invites supporters to "Join Our Board." This is the most involved option and suits people who want to contribute governance and strategic direction rather than only donations or event participation. The site does not publish board terms, meeting expectations, or a formal application process in the available material; contact CBBF directly for details.

Compare Your Options

Option What you give Best fit Details confirmed on site
Online donation Money Quick, direct support Secured server; 100% tax deductible
Golf outing Money and time Social, event-based giving Live auction, hero grants
Corporate partner Organizational support Businesses Listed under Take Action
Volunteer Time Individuals wanting hands-on help Listed under Take Action
Board of Directors Governance time Long-term leadership commitment Listed as "Join Our Board"

Where the Money Goes

CBBF says it has raised over $18 million for research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and eventual cure for OI. Its grant mechanism was broadened to include more clinical concerns, and in 2006 it launched the Linked Clinical Research Center (LCRC) program together with the OI Foundation. Donors who want more detail can review the Grants, Research, and "Your Donations at Work" pages.

Get in Touch

For questions about donating, volunteering, corporate partnership, or board service, CBBF lists the following contact details:

  • Email: available through the "Drop Us An E-Mail" contact link on the site
  • Mail: Children's Brittle Bone Foundation, PO BOX 2462, Chicago, IL 60690
  • Phone: (773) 236-2223

If your goal is simply to give, the online donation page is the fastest route. If you want to be involved beyond giving, start with the golf outing or contact CBBF about volunteer, corporate partner, and board opportunities, since those paths depend on current needs that the site does not spell out.