Provide joy and culturally thoughtful meals to Asian American seniors in under-resourced communities

Help me change the world, one meal and heartwarming note at a time!

Dear [COLLEAGUE'S NAME],

I hope this email finds you well. I’m excited to share some amazing news with you. I’ll be running the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon as part of the Heart of Dinner team!

Heart of Dinner is a nonprofit organization that addresses food insecurity and social isolation among Asian American seniors living in underinvested and under-resourced communities. They provide culturally thoughtful care packages, complete with nourishing meals, uplifting handwritten notes, and beautifully hand-illustrated bags, to bring joy and vital sustenance to elderly members of our community in a dignified way that makes them feel seen and appreciated as valued members of society.

I chose to run the NYC Marathon with Heart of Dinner because... [When appealing to a potential donor, it's important to show your own humanity and personal connection to our cause. It’s helpful to explain why running the NYC Marathon is such an important goal for you on an intimate and personal level. Additionally, sharing a heartfelt story about your own beloved elderly family member(s) can help potential donors understand why our mission is so crucial in serving the isolated and homebound Asian American seniors who reside in significantly underinvested and under-resourced communities. If you've volunteered with Heart of Dinner previously, writing about your most purposeful and meaningful volunteering experience with us would be helpful to include here. Sharing personal stories, anecdotes, and experiences can give donors a better understanding of the impact that Heart of Dinner has on the elderly Asian American community and why their donations are so important. By approaching potential donors with warmth, kindness, and an open heart, you're more likely to receive a positive response to your appeal.]

I'm reaching out because I believe that your support would make a huge difference in our efforts to support Heart of Dinner's mission. I'm hoping to raise $5,800, and I would be extremely grateful if you would consider making a donation to ensure that our historically marginalized community, who have faced exclusion, erasure, and invisibility, has access to nutritious meals and feels valued as a member of society. Your contribution, no matter how small, can make a meaningful impact on someone's life.

Check out my fundraising page and please consider making a donation to help me reach my goal of [Your Fundraiser's Goal Will Automatically Go Here].

Give today.

Even if you are not able to make a donation at this time, sharing my fundraiser link with your friends and family would truly help us out a lot. Heart of Dinner has been able to grow as an organization by word of mouth. Thank you so much for considering this. I appreciate your time!

Best regards,

[YOUR NAME]

🏃‍♀️ Running this year's NYC Marathon with Heart of Dinner's team is an honor and a privilege. 💕 Help me make a difference in the lives of Asian American seniors facing food insecurity and social isolation by donating to my fundraiser today! Every dollar counts, and together we can build a world where love and dignity are foundational human rights. ❤️

Thanks for being generous!

Dear [Donor Name],

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your generous donation to my Heart of Dinner fundraiser for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon. Your contribution means a lot, not just to me, but to the Asian American seniors living in underinvested and under-resourced communities that Heart of Dinner serves.The marathon will take place on November 5, and I will be running in honor of these seniors who are facing food insecurity, social isolation, and loneliness.

With your help, we are one step closer to achieving my fundraising goal of $5,800. Your support will help bring nourishing meals, uplifting handwritten notes, and beautifully hand-illustrated bags to our historically marginalized community members, ensuring that they feel seen and appreciated as valued members of society.

I am humbled by your kindness and grateful for your compassion. Thank you for being a part of this meaningful cause and for helping us build a world where love and dignity are foundational human rights, one meal and heartwarming note at a time.

With warmest regards,

[Your Name Will Automatically Go Here]

Thank you [Donor Name] for your generous donation to my Heart of Dinner fundraiser for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon! Your contribution means a lot to the Asian American seniors living in underinvested and under-resourced communities that Heart of Dinner serves. With your help, we're one step closer to achieving our fundraising goal of $5,800. Let's bring nourishing meals, uplifting handwritten notes, and beautifully hand-illustrated bags to our beloved elderly community members, ensuring that they feel seen and appreciated as valued members of society. If you haven't yet, join me in building a world where love and dignity are foundational human rights, one meal and heartwarming note at a time. #HeartOfDinner #NYCMarathon #CommunityLove