2025 NEOMED Chili Cook Off for Lifebox
Across low-and middle-income countries, anesthesia providers lack the basic tools required to keep their patients safe, like capnographs and pulse oximeters.
Lifebox is bridging these gaps, equipping hospitals with capnographs and pulse oximeters and training providers on their safe and effective usage.
NEOMED's Anesthesiologist Assistant program is raising funds to help Lifebox close these gaps through their Chili Cook Off for Lifebox. Make a donation here to help bring safer anesthesia care to patients globally.
The event will be held at Green Valley Brewing in Hudson, Ohio from 2-5pm.
See below for information on admission tickets and entering the chili competition, other ways to support, and frequently asked questions.
Monthly contributions provide a consistent and reliable source of funding, allowing Lifebox to plan strategically, respond swiftly to emerging needs, and sustain long-term initiatives. This ongoing support reduces administrative costs, enhances operational efficiency, and maximizes the impact of every dollar.
Donate by Check
Checks can be sent to our US mailbox or UK mailbox:
US: 495 Henry Street, #1001, Brooklyn, NY 11231
UK: 21 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PY
Donate by Bank Transfer
You can make a donation by directly transferring funds from your bank account to Lifebox. Please contact us at development@lifebox.org for our bank details.
Stocks or Securities Gifts
Donating appreciated stocks, bonds, or mutual funds is a tax-efficient way to support Lifebox’s work to make surgery and anesthesia safer worldwide. By giving securities directly, you may avoid capital gains taxes while receiving a charitable deduction for the full fair market value of the asset.
To make a gift of stock or for more information, please contact us at development@lifebox.org. We’re happy to work with you or your financial advisor to ensure a smooth and meaningful transfer.
Individual Retirement Assets
If you are age 70½ or older and have a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you may be eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly to Lifebox. These gifts are a tax-efficient way to give—QCDs can satisfy part or all of your required minimum distribution and are typically excluded from your taxable income.
How to Give Through Your IRA:
1. Contact your IRA administrator and request a direct transfer of funds to Lifebox. Be sure to reference our legal contribution details (to the left).
2. If making a QCD by check, please make the check payable to Lifebox and mail it to our U.S. address. Be sure to include your name, address, and email so we can properly acknowledge your gift.
To ensure your contribution is processed accurately, we recommend notifying us at development@lifebox.org when you initiate your gift.
Donor Advised Funds
If you have an account with a charitable sponsoring organization, grant to Lifebox using the information at the bottom of this section under "Legal Information for Your Contributions"
Legacy Giving
Create a lasting impact on global surgical and anesthesia safety by including Lifebox in your estate plans. A legacy gift ensures that your values live on—supporting safer surgery for generations to come.
There are a couple ways to make a planned gift:
-Include Lifebox in your will by designating a residual gift, a percentage of your estate, or a fixed amount.
-Name Lifebox as a beneficiary of your life insurance policy by updating your beneficiary designation form. You may choose to name Lifebox as a primary beneficiary for a specific amount or percentage, or as a contingent beneficiary should your primary beneficiary not survive you.
Please notify us at development@lifebox.org when you designate Lifebox as a beneficiary so that we can record your gift and your wishes.
Legal Information for Your Contributions
Legal Name: Lifebox Foundation
US Federal EIN #: 46-2266526
England and Wales Charity #: 1143018
US Address: 495 Henry Street #1001, Brooklyn, NY 11231
UK Address: 21 Portland Place, London, W1B 1PY