This is an example of a persuasive letter that I have written. It was to an organization on Northwest Missouri State University's campus encouraging involvement in a local Relay for Life event. I had to persuade them to get a group together for the event and encourage them to fundraise money.

1. October 12, 2017
Sigma Kappa
Roberta Hall
635 University Dr.
Maryville, MO, 64468
Dear Hayley Limbach:
Is Sigma Kappa up to the challenge of increasing awareness,extending a message,and helping an in need
local charity? Relay for Life started out as one man’s passion and is now currently in 5,000 communities
around the country. They consist of 3.5 million survivors, patients, advocates, volunteers, caregivers, and
researchers doing everything within in their power to save lives and this is where your organization comes
in. Relay for Life of Nodaway County is asking the Northwest community for help, and noting Sigma
Kappa’s value of service, your organization would be the perfect fit.
Relay for Life in Nodaway County lasts just 12 hours and would be a perfect way for your members to
receive their philanthropy hours while honoring and upholding Sigma Kappa’s values. Teams typically
consist of 12-15 members as well as a team captain. Each team is responsible for walking at all times
throughout the event with each team having a couple of people walking for 30 minutes to 1 hour
increments.
To help raise money for this amazing cause,each team member typically pays $10-$15 to be a part of the
team and this cost includes a t-shirt. Relay for Life is hosted by the American Cancer Society which
results in all gifts being tax exempt by law. This would be a great opportunity and selling point for
businesses or individuals to help sponsor your team for tax purposes and allow your members to not have
to pay a fee.
The event is Saturday, March 17th, 2018 from 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. at Northwest Missouri State
University. If your members are interested in participating:
● Head to relay.acsevents.org/
● Click “Join a Relay”
● Enter “64468” for the zip code
● Click “Relay for Life of Nodaway County”
● Click “Join This Relay”
Sigma Kappa has always been a very active support of Relay for Life and we hope that you guys will
continue the tradition this year. We can’t wait to see you all there!
Yours truly,
Abbie Cook and Kaley Wells