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This project was completed on Aug 21, 2019
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Matched with Joel M.
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Individual Donor Letter
Julia's Grace Foundation
Individual Donor Letter
Project details
What we need
- A concise, well-articulated letter (not exceeding two pages) to request funds from individual donors
Additional details
We are looking to have both a donor request letter and a corresponding thank you letter developed.
What we have in place
- We currently have examples of previous letters that we have sent, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have program data, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $2,140 , allowing us to provide 85 "hug" boxes to children with cancer
Having an appeal letter that clearly shares our story and creates a compelling reason to support Julia's Grace will enable us to continue our mission of bringing happiness to children with cancer. It is also important that we thank supporters and encourage them to continue to give.
Project plan
Posted by
Janet M.
Director
Our mission
Julia's Grace Foundation brings moments of happiness and support to children with cancer and their families.
From giving special moments for a family to share, to providing items to make the long days in the clinic feel shorter, Julia's Grace helps children with cancer and their families smile with our special "hugs".
Julia's Grace Foundation also grants monetary assistance, or graces, to families experiencing financial hardship due to the direct result of a child's cancer treatment and care.
Julia's Grace brings "happiness, hope, & hugs" to families affected by childhood cancer.
What we do
"Do you ever get sad and blue?" - a simple question asked by an 8-year-old child of her mother. The conversation continued, "I have a list of things to do to make you happy".
With that, Julia recited her list - think of puppies, watch a funny movie, give someone a hug; a list of ten things that simply make you smile.
A few days after giving us her list, Julia died from a Wilm's tumor, a type of childhood kidney cancer. Julia's amazing insight was a parting gift to all of us. This list has been our guide - not only giving us comfort and hope, but also providing a way to bring happiness to other children and families affected by cancer.
Julia was diagnosed with a Wilm's tumor shortly after her fifth birthday in 2009. From the moment she saw the other children in the hospital she looked for ways to help them. From raising money and donating her gifts to the other children, Julia worked to bring happiness and support to so many.
Soon after Julia passed, her parents Janet and John formed Julia's Grace Foundation to continue Julia's work of bringing happiness to children with cancer and to their families.
Our Hug program delivers boxes based on Julia's list to children with cancer. Packages are themed and based on Julia's List, for example there is a "watch a funny movie" box. This "hug" box includes gift certificates to Redbox, popcorn, and candy. Families can also make special requests for personalized hug boxes. Our hugs are shipped throughout the country.
Our Grace program grants assistance to families experiencing financial difficulties as a direct result of a child's cancer treatment or care. Financial assistance is in the form of payment of non-medical bills. This program is focused in the SE Pennsylvania area.
Testimonials
Joel was great to work with on this project! He was very responsive and was open to all of our suggestions. He quickly came back to us with the edits. Joel delivered as promised and we now have a great donor letter.
Julia's Grace Foundation is a wonderful, heartfelt organization that is doing amazing work on behalf of children and families affected by childhood Cancer. It has been a honor to work with Janet on completing this project. The communication was great, feedback was provided, and the project went smoothly. I look forward to working with this organization again in the near future!
