Sample Emails and Social Media
Sample Invitation Captains can send to friends, family, co-workers, etc.
Dear [Insert Name],
Please join me in raising critical funds for pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s! Cancer continues to be the #1 cause of disease-related death in children. We need better treatments and cures – which is only possible with research and generous support.
On September 22, I will be captaining team, [Insert Team Name], at Run of Hope Seattle in Seward Park. Seattle Children’s cancer care and research program is recognized as one of the best in the world.
[Here is where you can personalize your email. Why are you participating? Explain why this cause is so important to YOU. See below for an example:
As you may know, my daughter was diagnosed with cancer when she was six and had to go through extensive treatment. Fortunately, she has been in remission for three years! We received and continue to receive excellent care at Seattle Children’s. I know that the pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s will save the lives of many children.]
I would love to have you to join me at Run of Hope as a member of my team, [Insert Team Name], or by making a donation on my fundraising page: [Insert Your Link]. Make a donation that feels right to you, every dollar goes to making a difference in the lives of children facing cancer and their families. Thank you in advance for your support and generosity.
Please help us change the odds for children facing a cancer diagnosis.
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]
Reminder Email
Hi [Insert Name],
I am following up on my invitation to join my team, [Insert Team Name], at Run of Hope! The run raises critical funds for pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s. Their research is making a huge difference in the outcomes for children facing cancer.
I would love to see you there on September 22 at Seward Park! You can sign up for my team, [Insert Team Name], or support by donating on my fundraising page: [Insert Your Link]
Thank you!
[Insert Your Name]
Social Media Post
Join me and my team, [Insert Team Name], on September 22 at Seward Park to support pediatric cancer research at Seattle Children’s! [Insert Your Link]
[Include an image of who you are running for or a photo from a past year! You can also re-share one our posts.]
Thank you for joining my team!
Dear [Insert Name],
Thank you for joining my team! I’m excited to see you on September 22 at Seward Park for Run of Hope! If you know anyone who would like to take part in the event, please let me know.
Here are some event details to know:
Date: September 22, 2024
Time: Please arrive by 9AM to get set!
Location: Seward Park
5902 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
See you then!
[Insert Your Name]
Post-Event Thank you
Dear [Insert Name],
We had an amazing day at Run of Hope! It is so inspiring to connect with other families, share stories, and hear about the progress being made towards finding cures for all pediatric cancers. I’d like to share the following photos of our team.
[insert photos or attach them]
As of today, with your help, our team raised [Insert Fundraising Amount]! Thank you so much for your contribution to this event and to this cause that is so personal to me and so many families.
If you haven’t made a donation yet, my fundraising page is still active. The results of this research bring us closer to never losing a child to cancer. Here’s the link to my page: [Insert your Link]
Thank you again and I can’t wait to see you next year!
Sincerely,
[Insert Your Name]
