February 24, 2011 Dear Mr. and Mrs. ________________________, I hope you are doing well. I want to bring you up to date on what is happening in my life. As you know, I'm a student at Loudoun Valley High School. While here, I have been actively involved in the International Service Club, a student organization that raises awareness on international issues. This summer, I have a special opportunity to attend a missions trip to Harmons, Jamaica, sponsored by Won by One. This is a well-respected short term mission trip where our team will be housed in the heart of the community we will be serving. Our team will help build two homes for families in need, deliver supplies and help run the town store. It lasts seven days and I'm sure it will be life changing for me. More information can be found at the Won by One web site (http://www.wonbyonetojamaica.com/). Each team member is currently building a sponsorship team to help with the trip. I hope that you can be part of this team, help support me with prayers and/or finances, and share in our successes. My remaining financial need is $1300. Would you please prayerfully consider making an investment toward helping me reach my goal? I have enclosed a stamped, self-addressed envelope to speed your reply to me. If the Lord leads you to help financially, please make your gift check out to "Won by One." Of course, all gifts are tax deductible. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at ______________ or call me at ___________________. Thank you for considering what your role might be in helping make this trip a reality for me. Sincerely, [sign here] Joe Student Please return bottom portion so the group knows I am working on building my support team. Yes, I am willing to join ___________your name here________’s sponsorship team in the following way(s) I will pray for the team I have enclosed a check for $______________ I will be sending a check for $______________ on ______/_________/_________ Sorry, I cannot help at this time