Sample Donation Request Letter
(Print on school letterhead)
Date
Contact Name
Contact Position
Company Name
Address
City, Province
Postal Code
Dear Contact Name,
The students at <insert school name> are organizing a Canadian Cancer
Society Relay for Life event. This will be our <insert # of events> event and
we are really excited about the event and are expecting to have < insert# of
expected participants> students, staff, family and friends participate in our
Relay. Our event will be held on <insert event date>.
The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is a celebration of survival, a
tribute to the lives of loved ones and a night of fun, friendship and fundraising
to beat cancer. It is a 12-hour non-competitive relay that involves teams of
approximately 10 people who talk turns walking, running or strolling around a
track.
In order to make the event a success we are requesting your support. We are
asking<insert Company Name> to donate <insert quantity> of <insert item>.
In exchange for your donation you will be provided with a Fair Market Value
Letter.
We would like to thank you in advance for your support. A committee
representative will contact you next week to confirm your support. Please feel
free to contact me at <insert School phone number> if you have any
questions.
I look forward to speaking to you soon.
Sincerely,
Your Signature
Your Name and Committee position
C.c. Staff Advisor’s name and position