SAMPLE Fundraising Letter

Dear ______,

I am writing to tell you about an extraordinary event that I am participating in and to ask for your help.

On Saturday, May 31st, 2008, I will join countless others in Swim 4 Tomorrow, a one-mile fundraising swim to benefit Bay Area Breast Cancer Network's work in the fight against breast cancer. This will be a powerful and inspiring day of hope in the fight against this devastating disease.

The money raised by Swim 4 Tomorrow supports BABCN's work of organizing and coordinating diverse efforts to prevent, combat and ultimately cure breast cancer, which threatens the life of one in eight women.

This year, my goal is to raise $_________ . Please help me reach it by sponsoring me to swim in Swim 4 Tomorrow. Whatever the amount, your donation will go a long way towards providing hope for a healthier future for all women and their families.

Thanks so much for your support, and for joining me in the fight against this terrible epidemic.

Sincerely,

_____________

P.S. All contributions are tax-deductible. Please make your check payable to Bay Area Breast Cancer Network and mail it to me in the enclosed envelope no later than [INCLUDE DATE].