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Sample Fundraising Letters

For your convenience, we have provided the following sample messages. Please personalize the message with your own information before sending. You can send these messages easily right from your Participant Center. Log-in now to start sending e-mail or use our How-To Guide to take you through the process step by step.

Fundraising – from an individual participant

Fundraising – from a Sleep In for the Cure^® participant

Fundraising – from a Kids for the Cure^® participant

Fundraising – from a team

Fundraising – from a volunteer

Fundraising – to a business/organization

Follow-Up Letter

Matching Gift Reminder

Thank You Letter

Team Recruitment

Team Encouragement

From a Participant

This year, I'm making a big impact on the fight to end breast cancer by participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^®.

Tens of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall on June 5 to take a stand and prove that individuals have the power to change the world.

Without the cures, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer – and 10 million could die over the next 25 years. That's why I'm joining the fight. I hope that you'll support me.

I've set my personal goal at $125. So I need your help. You can give online at GlobalRacefortheCure.org.

[Insert your personal connection with the cause]

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.

Every dollar makes a difference:
--$100 could be used to provide one mammogram
--$250 could be used to cover five clinical breast exams
--$500 could be used to provide five diagnostic ultrasounds
--$1000 could be used to provide 10 mammograms

Go to http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_participant_fundraising_video_2010 to view a short, inspiring video about the Komen Global Race.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Sincerely,

[Name]

P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program!

From a Sleep In for the Cure^® participant

Dear [Your family member’s/friend’s name],

In June, tens of thousands of people will be running and walking on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to take an active role in global fight to end breast cancer as part of the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®.

I’m doing my part, too, although it’s not quite so physically active. I’m registered as a Sleep In for the Cure® participant!

I may be snoozing on Race Day, but I still plan on making as much of an impact as possible by fundraising . . . and YOU can join me by donating! Together we can help put an end to breast cancer.

Please help me reach my fundraising goal of [enter goal here] by going to GlobalRacefortheCure.org. Click on “Donate” and then search for my name and make a donation directly to my personal fundraising account. It only takes a few minutes.

[Insert personal story or connection to the cause]

Last year in the 2009 Komen Global Race, 45,000 men, women, and children ran, walked, and yes, slept-in, and in the process, raised $3.8 million. We’re trying to surpass that goal in 2010.

Thank you, in advance, for your support.

[Your name]

P.S. All donations to the Komen Global Race are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

From a Kids for the Cure^® participant

Hi [Your friend’s or family member’s name],

In June, I will be participating in the Komen Global Race for the Cure®. The Race takes place on the National Mall in Washington, DC. I decided to do the Race so I could help end breast cancer around the world.

[Insert your personal story or connection to the cause]

I’m writing to ask you to support me with a donation and to help me reach my fundraising goal of [enter goal here]. Every dollar will make a difference.

All you have to do is go to GlobalRacefortheCure.org, click on “Donate”, then search for my name and make a donation. It only takes a few minutes and will make a big impact.

Thanks for your help!

[Type your name here]

From a Team

Tens of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall on June 5 for the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^® Our goal is to make a huge impact on the global movement to end breast cancer.

I've formed [Team Name] in memory/support of [describe your personal connection to the cause]. [List team members] are going to join me at the Komen Global Race. Together, we hope to raise at least [$amount] for the cause.

Every dollar makes a difference:
$100 could be used to provide one mammogram
$250 could be used to cover five clinical breast exams
$500 could be used to provide five diagnostic ultrasounds
$1000 could be used to provide 10 mammograms

I know you understand why this is so important to me and understand why I'm asking for your financial support. [Walking/Running] 5K is easy. Asking for money is not. But if we are ever going to find the cures to incredibly difficult problems like breast cancer, I know I have to ask. Please take a moment to follow the link below to visit my personal fundraising Web page at GlobalRacefortheCure.org and make a donation. Donating online is safe, secure and quick!

Go to http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_participant_fundraising_video_2010 to view a short inspiring video about the Komen Global Race.

Thank you for supporting me and my team in our efforts to make an impact.

Sincerely,

[Name]

P.S. Don't forget to ask your employer if they provide matching gifts for your donation.

From a Volunteer

In June, I'll be participating in a very powerful event in the fight against breast cancer. It's called the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^® and I'd like to tell you about it.

Tens of thousands of people people will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 5 to take a stand in the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

I've decided to raise [$amount] in donations. But I need your help. Would you please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation of [$amount]? Go to GlobalRacefortheCure.org to make a general donation to the Komen Global Race.

[Insert your personal connection with the cause]

Without the cures, an estimated 25 million women around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer – and 10 million could die over the next 25 years. That's why I want to contribute to this fight. I hope that you will support me.

Go to http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_participant_fundraising_video_2010 to view a short inspiring video about the Komen Global Race.

Thank you in advance for your generosity!

All my best,

[Name]

P.S. Ask your employer if they will double your donation through a matching gift program!

To a Business/Organization

Tens of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. on June 5 to make an impact on the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.

In order to reach my fundraising goal, I am asking for your support in the form of a monetary donation. I am a frequent customer of [company name], and would appreciate any support that you would be able to provide.

Unfortunately, breast cancer has become an all too common occurrence among women and men throughout the world. Now is the time to take action to help end this disease. The more funds that I raise, the sooner we can end this fight.

More information about the Komen Global Race for the Cure can be found at GlobalRacefortheCure.org. I can be reached at [phone number]. By supporting me and the Komen Global Race for the Cure, [company name] will ultimately help put an end to breast cancer.

Go to http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_participant_fundraising_video_2010 to view a short inspiring video about the Komen Global Race.

Thank you for your support and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Follow-up Letter

I wanted to follow-up on the e-mail I sent you earlier about my participation in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^®. I've been spending the past few weeks preparing for the event and have really made a lot of progress. So far I've raised [$amount] – only [$] to go! I can hardly wait to join the tens of thousands of other women and men who are working together to make a big impact on the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

There is still time for you to support my efforts with a donation. Each year, up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Global Promise Fund, which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.

[Insert your personal connection to the cause.]

Go to GlobalRacefortheCure.org to visit my personal fundraising Web page and make a donation.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Matching Gift Reminder

Did you know that matching gifts could double the value of your donation?

Many companies (both large and small) offer employee matching gift programs. This means that when an employee makes a donation to a non-profit organization, the corporation will "match" that donation with an equal (or greater) amount to the same group. You could double the impact of their donation by soliciting a matching gift from your employer.

Here are the steps in the matching gift process:

Step One: Confirm that the company you are applying with will match for Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure. Check the list of potential matching gift companies (GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Matching Gifts) or contact the company directly. Our 501(c)(3) number is 75-1835298.

Step Two: Make a donation (either online or via mail) and then initiate the matching gift process with your company. Most matching gift companies have either a paper matching gift process or an online matching gift process. Please read the instructions below for the appropriate process.

Paper Matching Gifts Process: If a matching gift company has a paper matching gift process then the donor must obtain a matching gift form from the matching gift company and complete the donor section. It is very important that the donor designates Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure as the recipient of the matching gift. The address listed in the company's database for the Komen Global Race for the Cure should be: Global Race for the Cure, 205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2640, Chicago, IL 60601. Please do not choose Susan G. Komen for the Cure as the designated organization for any matching gifts going to the Komen Global Race for the Cure. These matching gifts will not be routed to the Komen Global Race for the Cure.

After the donor completes the donor section of the paper matching gift form, the donor gives the matching gift form along with their Komen Global Race for the Cure donation receipt to the participant. Please proceed to Step Three.

Online Matching Gifts Process: If a matching gift company has an online matching gift process then the donor must complete the matching gift process through the matching gift company's database. It is very important that the donor designates the Komen Global Race for the Cure as the recipient of the matching gift. Please do not choose Susan G. Komen for the Cure as the designated organization for any matching gifts going to the Komen Global Race for the Cure. These matching gifts will not be routed to the Komen Global Race for the Cure.

Important note for donors processing matching gift forms online: If the matching company has an online matching gifts process, the donor must note the name of the participant s/he is supporting. There is typically a line titled "gift designation," "purpose section" or "notes" on the online matching gift form where this information can be added. Adding this information is required for the appropriate participant to receive credit for the matching gift.

If the online matching gift is processed using EasyMatch, the matching company will forward the matching gift form to the Komen Global Race for the Cure directly and you can skip Step Three. If the online matching gift is processed using CyberGrants, the donor must print and mail the form to the Komen Global Race for the Cure. For all other types of online matching gift processes, please contact the matching company for next steps.

Step Three: The participant completes the Matching Gift Checklist and sends the completed checklist along with the matching gift form obtained from the donor to:

Komen Global Race for the Cure
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2640
Chicago, IL 60601

Step Four: It can take 4-6 weeks for the Komen Global Race for the Cure to process the matching gift form.

Thank You Letter

Thank you for supporting my participation in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^®. Thank you for your donation – your gift will help save lives. You can read more about the Komen Global Race for the Cure and the efforts your donation goes to support at GlobalRacefortheCure.org.

So far I've raised [$amount] – only [$amount] more until I reach my goal! I'll be keeping all of my donors in mind, and in my heart, on Race Day. Without your generosity, none of this would be possible.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Team Recruitment Letter

We work together, meet together and have lunch together. How about we do something important together, like help end breast cancer? I'm putting together [Team Name] to participate in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure^® and I'm hoping you'll join me.

On June 5, tens of thousands of people will gather on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. to make a big impact on the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race’s net income stays in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to fund local screening, treatment and education programs for the medically underserved. The remaining dollars support the Susan G. Komen Global Promise Fund, a program which is dedicated to reaching underserved people in areas where breast cancer mortality rates are the highest.

So far [list names] are on board and we're hoping to raise at least [$amount]. With your help, there's no limit on how much we can raise and the impact we can make.

Without the cures, an estimated 25 million people around the world will be diagnosed with breast cancer – and 10 million could die – over the next 25 years. This is our opportunity to do something about it. Together, we can.

Let's get started today. To register, go to GlobalRacefortheCure.org. Or, if you are unable to walk or run with us at the Mall on Race Day, please consider registering to Sleep In for the Cure. Or, simply show your support by making a tax-deductible donation.

Go to http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_participant_fundraising_video_2010 to view a short inspiring video about the Komen Global Race.

No matter how you get involved, the important thing is that you are joining us in the global movement to end breast cancer. Thanks for making that impact.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Team Encouragement

Together we've raised [$amount] so far. Please keep up the good work! Our efforts will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® and the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

Please use the available tools in your Participant Center to e-mail your friends, family and co-workers asking for donations. It's also a good idea to send one of the sample recruitment messages to anyone you think would want to participate with our team – the more people, the better. Please don't forget to follow up with the people who have not yet responded to your request for a donation, and send a thank you note to those who have made donations on your behalf.

Don't give up! I know you can do it, and I want to help us all get there together. There are some great fundraising rewards in our future if we meet our goals.

[Insert details of upcoming team meetings or fundraising events.]

Let's do our part to end breast cancer forever.

Sincerely,

[Name]