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 Advisors name and position