Dear Anonymous Donor,
I am writing to thank you for the donation you made to Children of the Americas. As you must have known, we are in the midst of our annual fundraiser, and while the days of 2015 wind down, so does the empathy for the medical needs of indigenous women and children in rural Guatemala. Somehow, and I have no idea how, you knew of the existing medical care crisis in Guatemala; the extreme lack of medical supplies, medication, operating room equipment and even simple bandages.
What you could not have guessed was our lagging stamina for convincing people that COTA is a worthwhile and life-changing organization that consists of an all-volunteer staff with big hearts. We fund raise all year long, but the holidays are especially demanding of our time. Competing for the donated dollar during this era of unprecedented worldwide humanitarian concerns is challenging, and emotionally draining. Many donors don't realize that the first quarter of a new year brings in very few donations for organizations like ours....holiday bills hit mailboxes and wallets tighten. Meanwhile, our medical team arrives in Guatemala on January 17th and our expenses will be at the highest level of 2016.
So thank you. Not only for the donation, but for boosting our spirits by showing that Children of the Americas is worthy of your hard-earned dollars. To do so anonymously is a testimony of your humble generosity.
I hope, whoever you are, that you read this and understand that your gift was more than money to be used to help meet the health care needs of our Guatemalan patients. It was a validation of our credibility, as well as a boost of energy for continuing our efforts as we move into 2016.
I am writing to thank you for the donation you made to Children of the Americas. As you must have known, we are in the midst of our annual fundraiser, and while the days of 2015 wind down, so does the empathy for the medical needs of indigenous women and children in rural Guatemala. Somehow, and I have no idea how, you knew of the existing medical care crisis in Guatemala; the extreme lack of medical supplies, medication, operating room equipment and even simple bandages.  |
| Fundraiser link here |
So thank you. Not only for the donation, but for boosting our spirits by showing that Children of the Americas is worthy of your hard-earned dollars. To do so anonymously is a testimony of your humble generosity. I hope, whoever you are, that you read this and understand that your gift was more than money to be used to help meet the health care needs of our Guatemalan patients. It was a validation of our credibility, as well as a boost of energy for continuing our efforts as we move into 2016.
Sincerely, Children of the Americas Board
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