Team “Saving Lives” Vax Trivia Showdown Funder

Saving Lives: Battling Vaccine Hesitancy One Question at a Time! 

👋 Who We Are We’re Team “Saving Lives”, a group of scientists and educators who share one simple belief: every person deserves protection from vaccine‑preventable diseases. Our friendship spans decades, and if there’s one thing we love as much as game‑night bragging rights, it’s rolling up our sleeves to make a difference.

🎯 Why We Joined the Vax Trivia Showdown When Voices for Vaccines announced a summer‑long fundraising contest that ends in a live trivia game, we knew it was our moment. Vaccines have shaped the lives of every human on the planet (and many of its other creatures as well!). By raising funds and facing off in a national Zoom quiz show, we can turn our passion for facts into real‑world impact.

💡 Our Motivation

1. Science Over Myths – We’ve all seen how quickly misinformation spreads online. Supporting VFV helps families find reliable answers faster than rumors can take hold.

2. Community Health – Protecting one family means protecting entire classrooms, congregations, and sports teams. Herd immunity starts with small acts of generosity.

3. Inspiring Future Leaders – By showing others that science is exciting (and occasionally competitive!), we’re nurturing the next generation of public‑health champions.

🏆 Our Goal We aim to raise $5000 by August 18. Every dollar moves our thermometer higher and pushes us toward the top‑two slot—because we REALLY want first pick of the celebrity “ringer” for the August 28 trivia finale. Imagine teaming up with Dr. Peter Marks and buzzing in together for the win!

🔍 Where Your Donation Goes Your gift flows straight to Voices for Vaccines, a family‑driven nonprofit that:

• Hosts an online community where questions receive evidence‑based answers, not memes.

• Produces fact sheets that pediatricians use to empower caregivers.

• Trains grassroots volunteers to speak up at school‑board meetings, church events, and Facebook groups.

• Creates kid‑friendly lesson plans like the “Disease Detectives” summer camp that gets middle‑schoolers hooked on epidemiology.

A $25 donation prints 40 fact sheets; $100 powers our volunteer networks; $500 covers a month of myth-busting newsletters.

🤔 Why Trivia? Vaccines and quizzes share two superpowers: they spread knowledge and they’re more effective when more people participate. The showdown turns fundraising into a celebration of curiosity. Plus, competing in front of a live Zoom audience (and later on YouTube) keeps us accountable—and adds a dash of friendly pressure!

🚀 How You Can Help

• Donate any amount by clicking the green—small gifts stack up fast.

• Share this page with three people who trust your judgment; personal recommendations beat algorithms.

• Join our cheer squad by following our progress on social media and dropping encouragement in the MightyCause donor feed.

Whether you donate, share, or simply cheer us on, you’re part of a movement that keeps communities healthy and facts louder than fear. From the bottom of our vaccine‑loving hearts, thank you for standing with Team Saving Lives and Voices for Vaccines.