Appendix I
Sample Thank-You Letter to Donors
Date
Donor’s name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Dear ___________:
On behalf of the Ramapo Valley School District (list any other planning partners here, too), I would
like to thank you for your contribution to the ___________________ (specific name) Health Fair that
was held on ___________________ (date) in _____________ (city). Your donation provided
_________ (t-shirts, giveaways, refreshments, etc.) to those who participated in the event. The health
fair was planned and implemented in response to ___________________________ (reason for target
audience, e.g., obesity epidemic, rising diabetes, etc.), and we believe it was a great success, with
over _______ (insert number) attendees.
(Example paragraph) Currently, the rate of overweight children is at an all-time high in the United
States. During the last three decades, the number of children who have become overweight has
doubled; the weight increases occur across all ages, races, and gender groups.. It is well documented
that overweight children become overweight adults, and overweight individuals are at risk for
numerous diseases.
Once again, thank you for your support and for your willingness to make a difference in the lives of
our children. Please be assured that you played an important part in addressing the growing problem
of overweight children.
We appreciate your support of Ramapo Valley School District’s in ___________ County.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Title
__________
Enclosures: (Include newspaper articles, clippings, project report, etc.)
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