Dear [INSERT CO-SPONSORS NAME],
On behalf of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association, I invite
[COMPANY NAME] to be a sponsor of [INSERT EVENT TITLE]. The event
is being organized by the [LOCAL AREA] support group and will
be held at [INSERT EVENT LOCATION] on [INSERT DATE].
Fourteen years ago, when the Pulmonary Hypertension Association
(PHA) was formed, a main goal was ending the terrible sense of
aloneness of living with an incurable disease that no one understood.
Since that time, new treatments have been approved by the FDA
and we are living longer…50% of patients survive five years
or more from diagnosis. New drugs are in medical trials. Research
we support is leading to greater understanding of how the illness
works. There is hope. Events like ours are adding to that hope
every day.
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a debilitating, life-threatening
illness with no cure. It causes high blood pressure in the lungs,
which produces progressive breathlessness and ultimately threatens
life itself. Tens of thousands are affected in the United States;
hundreds of thousands worldwide. I have enclosed a brochure that
describes our illness and some of the work that PHA engages in
to improve conditions for patients.
I know the devastating effects of this disease first hand. [insert
brief personal story]
Proceeds from the [INSERT EVENT TITLE] will aid PHA’s
efforts to provide patient support, expand medical research,
and disseminate the latest information to the PH community. We
are seeking sponsorships of donated goods, printing services
and food for the day-of the event. Financial contributions give
us the greatest flexibility. Please see the attached co-sponsor
form to sign up for a specific donation.
I will be calling you soon to discuss sponsorship options and
answer any questions you may have; but please don’t hesitate
to contact me at [INSERT EMAIL/PHONE]. In the meantime, you may
also want to visit our website at www.phassociation.org to learn
more about PHA and our work.
On behalf of PH patients, family members, caregivers and friends,
I thank you for considering our request.
Sincerely,
________________________________
Event Organizer
LIST ALL DOCTORS, NURSES, PATIENTS, VOLUNTEERS ON PLANNING COMMITTEE
P.S. Pulmonary Hypertension Association is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt
organization. Contributions are deductible to the full extent
allowable by law.
