Email Template #1 for NYC Marathon

Email Template #1 for NYC Marathon :

Greetings (insert name),

Please join me in my fight to make a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

The odds of running the NYC Marathon 1 in 40,000 The odds of being diagnosed with Autism 1 in 150

I am one of 100 selected to run with Team Autism Speaks in the 2009 ING NYC Marathon. Running to help find a cure for autism is something I am driven to do and being able to participate in the world’s greatest marathon is a bonus!

Optional: (Insert Personal story here)

Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.

Team Autism Speaks elite marathon team is my chance to make a difference in the fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join me in my fight as I raise money to help fund essential research. You can donate to my online fundraising page using the links at the bottom of this page. Donations can also be mailed to Autism Speaks using the donation form located on my home page or send me a check made out to Autism Speaks.

Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Autism Speaks 501 (C)(3) Tax Id #: 20-2329938

Matching gift program: Many companies provide their employees with matching gifts. Please consult your employer on its matching gift guidelines and attach matching gift forms accordingly.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Autism Speaks (your link will appear when using the online system email function) Letter/Email Template #2 Chicago Marathon

Greetings (insert name),

Did you know that every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism? This has occurred in my family.

I am running in the fight against autism in the 2009 BOA Chicago Marathon with Team Autism Speaks, joining tens of thousands of other people running for causes near and dear to their hearts. The money raised at 2009 BOA Chicago Marathon supports Autism Speaks mission to finding the causes, effective treatments and a cure for autism through funding essential biomedical research. One in every 150 children is diagnosed with autism. Autism Speaks directs . 80 cents out of every dollar raised to autism research, awareness and outreach.

The odds of running the Chicago Marathon 1 in 40,000 The odds of being diagnosed with Autism 1 in 150 1. I am well on my way to reaching my goal. Please help me reach my goal by making a donation. Donate online at : a. http://events.autismspeaks.org/chicagomarathon b. Just click on “Sponsor Participant” and search for (NAME)

2. Send a check made out to Autism Speaks to the address below make sure to write my name and the event in the memo line so I get credit for the donation.

Autism Speaks Attn: Donations 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Thank you for taking an important step in the fight against autism.

Matching gift program: Many companies provide their employees with matching gifts. Please consult your employer on its matching gift guidelines and attach matching gift forms accordingly.

Follow This Link to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Autism Speaks (your link will appear when using the online system email function) Template #3

Dear Friends & Family,

I am running the (MARATHON) in support of Autism Speaks to help find a cure for autism. Autism is the second most common developmental disorder in the United States affecting one in every 150 children born today. Despite some promising discoveries, the cause of autism is unknown and a cure does not exist. Research is crucial. Every 20 minutes another child is diagnosed with autism. Not only must we find ways to improve the quality of life for children and adults with autism, but we also must find a cure, and soon.

This is your chance to help fight against autism by raising money for autism research and heightening public awareness. Please join us in our fight as I raise $(GOAL) to help fund essential research. I will be running the (MARATHON) on Sunday, (DATE) and would greatly appreciate your support. You can donate to Autism Speaks through one of two ways:

3. Donate online at : a. http://events.autismspeaks.org/nycmarathon or http://events.autismspeaks.org/chicagomarathon (make sure to have the correct URL b. Just click on “Sponsor Participant” and search for (NAME)

4. Send a check made out to Autism Speaks to the address below make sure to write my name in the memo line so I get credit for the donation.

Autism Speaks Attn: Donations 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 2250 Los Angeles, CA 90036

Please join us in our fight against autism. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of the more than 1 million Americans living with autism today.

Sincerely,