Sample #1 Fundraising Email/letter (includes photo of boat racing)
Dear Friends,
Once again I am raising money for a very special cause as a participant in The Leukemia Cup Regatta,
and I'm asking you to help by making a contribution. Each donation helps accelerate cures for
leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma and brings hope and support to patients and families battling these
cancers.
Last year, thanks to the generosity of many of you, the crew on our boat, (insert boat name) raised
$(amount). I have personally set a goal to raise $(amount) and would appreciate very much your help
in this effort!
I am sure all of you, like me, have had relatives or friends who have experienced one of these
devastating blood cancers. Most of you, I know, are besieged with requests for donations from various
charities every day, and the current economic times are not great. However, any donation, no matter
the amount will help this important cause and would be greatly appreciated!
Please use the link below in this email to donate online quickly and securely. You will receive a
confirmation of your donation by email, and I will be notified of your contribution. You can learn
more about my efforts and make a donation by visiting my Web site. Also, please feel free to email
this to anyone that would be interested in supporting this cause.
(Insert fundraising Web site link)
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you for your support and generosity in this
worthy cause!
(Name)
Sample #2 Fundraising Email Follow-up (includes photo of crew and
boat racing)
Dear Friends,
Just wanted to give you an update on my fundraising for The Leukemia Cup Regatta which will be
held on (date) at (location).
Due to the support and generosity of many of you, so far I have raised $(amount), but need more help
in reaching my goal of $(amount). I have been very pleased with my fundraising particularly in light
of the difficult economic times which we have all faced over the last year. With that in mind, my
heartfelt thanks to all of you who have so generously contributed to a cause very special to me!
All contributions, no matter the amount, are greatly appreciated! If you wish to donate, you may use
the link below in this message or you may mail a check to me at (address) payable to The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society.
(Insert fundraising Web site link)
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, thank you for your support and generosity in this
worth cause!
(Name)
Sample #3 Fundraising Email Thank You (includes photo of crew and
boat racing)
Dear Friends & Supporters,
Although our economy for the last year has been stuck in low gear and contributions were down from
previous years, The Leukemia Cup Regatta held on (date) was still a huge success by all accounts. A
total of (number) boats competed and our crew finished in (number) place out of their class of
(number) boats. But, as always, for our crew, a good time was had by all!
Due to your generosity and others, the total raised in The Leukemia Cup Regatta was $(amount). Our
crew has raised $(amount) so far. As most of you know, this is a very special cause for me, and your
donations bring hope and support to so many patients and families battling blood cancers. Donations
can still be made by using the link below in this message or you may mail a check to me at (address)
payable to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
(Insert fundraising Web site link)
Thank You for your continued support. I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity!
(Name)