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Sample Fundraising Letters

Fundraise fast by using one or more of our sample messages below. Don't forget to personalize the message with your own information before sending.

Cut and paste using your own email program or send these messages easily right from your Participant Center. Log in now to start sending email 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

From a Participant

I'm taking a bold step and participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® because [INSERT YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE CAUSE].

I'm joining the movement to end breast cancer forever because every 3 minutes, a woman in the United States dies of breast cancer. Worldwide, that figure is at 69 seconds.

I've set my personal goal at $[INSERT GOAL AMOUNT]. So I'm hoping for your help to reach my goal. You can give online safely and securely at GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Find a Participant/Team.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race for the Cure’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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

Thank you. Your generosity saves lives!

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 the early morning hours of June 2, 2012, while tens of thousands of people are running and walking five kilometers around the National Mall in Washington, DC, I'll be doing my part in the global movement to end breast cancer forever . . . by sleeping in!

I’m registered as a Sleep In for the Cure® participant in the 2012 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®!

I may be snoozing away Race Day, but I still plan on making as much of an impact as possible because every 3 minutes, a woman in the United States dies of breast cancer. Worldwide, that figure is at 69 seconds.

I've set my personal goal at $[INSERT GOAL AMOUNT]. So I need your help. You can give online safely and securely at GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Find a Participant/Team.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race for the Cure’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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

Thank you. Your generosity saves lives!

Sincerely,

[Name]

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

From a Kids for the Cure^® participant

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

In June, I will be participating in Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®. The Race takes place in Washington, D.C. I decided to do the Race so I could help end breast cancer around the world.

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 > Donate > Find a Participant/Team, 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 in Washington, D.C. on June 2 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 joined/formed [Team Name] in honor/memory/support of [describe your personal connection to the cause]. My teammates are going to join me at the Komen Global Race.

Together, we hope to raise at least [INSERT TEAM GOAL $ amount] for the cause. So I'm hoping for your help to get us to our goal. You can give online safely and securely at GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Find a Participant/Team.

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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

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'm participating in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® because [INSERT YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE CAUSE]

Tens of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C. on June 2 to take a stand in the global movement to end breast cancer forever. I'm joining the movement to end breast cancer forever because every 3 minutes, a woman in the United States dies of breast cancer. Worldwide, that figure is at 69 seconds.

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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

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]? You can give online safely and securely at GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Find a Participant/Team.

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 in Washington, D.C. on June 2 to make an impact on the global movement to end breast cancer forever.

Up to 75 percent of the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure’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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

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, [company name] will ultimately help put an end to breast cancer.

Thank you for your support and consideration.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Follow-up Letter

I wanted to follow-up on the email I sent you earlier about my participation in the 2012 Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®.

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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

As you know, I'm participating in this year's Race because [INSERT YOUR PERSONAL CONNECTION TO THE CAUSE]

You can give online safely and securely at GlobalRacefortheCure.org > Donate > Find a Participant/Team.

Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

[Name]

Matching Gift Reminder

Dear [NAME],

Thank you again for your generosity. I want you to know that a matching gift is a great way for donors to double (or even triple) the impact of their donations and to help participants achieve their fundraising goals.

What Is a Matching Gift?
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 organization. Many donors may work for companies with matching gift programs and can double the impact of their donation by soliciting a matching gift from their employer. Employer matching gifts may also be available to your donor if they are the spouse of an employee, a retired employee or the spouse, widow or widower of a retired employee.

How to Get Started
To make a matching gift, you can use our search tool to look up the name of the company who will be doing the matching.

Cut and paste this address into your web browser: http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageNavigator/hq_gr_donate_matching_2011

If the company is in our database, select it and you will see the specific instructions for that company's matching gifts process. Different organizations have different requirements and procedures, so please look up each company individually.

If you do not see the name of the company listed in our search tool, select the "new company" link and fill out the web form to request your company be added to the list. You will be contacted via email after we have confirmed whether the company does or does not match for the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure®.

Questions? Visit this page for more help:
http://globalrace.info-komen.org/site/PageServer?pagename=hq_gr_donate_matching_instructions_2011

Thank you again for your donation to the Komen Global Race for the Cure. We appreciate your support of the fight to end breast cancer.

Sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]

Thank You Letter

Thank you for supporting my participation in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® and thank you for your donation your gift will undoubtedly 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

I am writing today because I'm putting together a team -- [Team Name] -- to participate in the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the Cure® and I'm hoping you'll join us.

On June 2, literally tens of thousands of people--will gather in Washington, D.C. to run or walk in one of the most iconic places on the planet.

Up to 75 percent of the Komen Global Race for the Cure’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 25 percent help Komen’s work around the globe to share knowledge and experience, and to fund education and breast health services in regions where few exist.

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.

No matter how you get involved, the important thing is that you are joining us in the global movement to end breast cancer. Thanks and I'm really hoping you can join us on June 4.

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 your Participant Center to email your friends, family and co-workers asking for donations or recruiting new members. 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]