SAMPLE SOLICITATION LETTER
To reach your dollar goal, try sending a letter like this to your friends, family and
associates, requesting their support in your fight against breast cancer. It’s a great tool
to use in addition to your face-to-face request for donations and on-line fundraising.
Dear (NAME),
On October 25th, 2008, I’ll be helping the American Cancer Society fight the number one
health concern of women today – breast cancer – at Making Strides Against Breast
Cancer. All funds raised from Making Strides Against Breast Cancer are restricted to
breast health programs, services and research.
Step out against breast cancer by supporting my efforts. It’s easy to do. Make a
donation to the American Cancer Society – and I’ll do the rest!
My personal goal is to raise (YOUR DOLLAR GOAL). Your support will help. Your
donation of $25, $15, $10 or whatever you can afford will help me take a stand against
this disease. Not only will you help me achieve my goal, you'll also help the American
Cancer Society make important advances in the fight against breast cancer.
Just complete the information below and return the form to me with your donation.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is quickly approaching, so please return as soon as
possible.
Thanks in advance for your support of the American Cancer Society.
Together we can make a difference.
(YOUR NAME HERE)
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YES, I’m happy to support your efforts in the American Cancer Society’s Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer walk. My donation is enclosed.
Please make checks payable to the American Cancer Society
$25
 $15
 $10
 $5
Please return this form, along with your check, to:
Other: $______