Hello again!
I've had several emails asking if there is a pre-written letter when asking a friend, colleague or family member for a donation. I researched all over the place and did not find one single letter! Make it as personal as possible. People respond and relate to a personal cause rather than an organization.
Dear [MAKE EACH ONE PERSONALLY ADDRESSED IF YOU CAN!],
As many of you are now familiar, it has become a yearly event for me to participate in "A Walk in the Park - Northern Colorado's Team Hope Walk for Huntington's Disease". A Walk in the Park raises money to fight Huntington's Disease (HD) and to raise awareness of this horrible disease in the community. It is a community-developed event run by volunteers and coached by HDSA staff. It honors those affected with or by HD and remembers those who have lost their lives to this unfair disease. I started this walk three years ago when my dad, Kent was diagnosed. I have been blessed by meeting so many people that have stood in my shoes before. The HD community has become like a second family to us.
So, as you also know, part of this event is fund-raising, and I would like to ask you to sponsor me to walk in this event. Our event is Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Fairgrounds Park in Loveland, CO.
If you would like to donate, please go to: www.NoCoWalkforHD.org and click on "Fundraisers". From there, you can click on my name "Jenna Schaefer" and my fundraising page will show. Towards the bottom of that page, you will see a green button "Donate".
If you would like more information, please contact me. I'd be happy to get any information you'd
like. If you would like to become involved, I'd be happy to assist you, or contact your local HDSA office. Team Hope takes place in more than 100 cities across the U.S. Since its inception in 2007, Team Hope has raised more than $4 million thanks to the support like yours!
Sincerely,
Jenna Schaefer
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/jenna-schaefer/thwloveland2013
