- Writing a Good Solicitation Letter
  - Sample Pledge Form (This is in an Excel Spreadsheet. Open and save
                                                 to your computer and then update with your own name.)

• Do not think of fundraising as asking for money for you. You are asking as an advocate for cancer children and their families. The money you raise enables these children to go camp!!!

• Ask everyone. Even though you may not have talked to that college friend or second cousin in awhile, it's never too late to resume a connection. Tell them about your commitment to The Okizu Foundation. Cancer may have affected their lives and they may be looking to give back.
   

• Ask your friends and colleagues to help you reach your goal. Ask them to share their contacts, send out letters or help to plan a fundraising party. Involve everyone you know. You'd be surprised at how many people you know - even casual acquaintances - who will be eager to support your efforts.
   

• Carry your fundraising letters everywhere you go, you never know when the opportunity will present itself. Be prepared! Always remember to thank them. People are basically good and want to help, they may not have someone that they know who is philanthropic and would love to give to the cause.
   

• The best way to fundraise is to use a combination of techniques. Have a fundraiser, do a raffle at your work or at your children’s school, throw a karma for kids party, get corporate involvement, etc.
   

• Start early! Those who get done early can have more time to concentrate on enjoying the yoga benefits and changing their lifestyle.
   

• Ask your boss. Remember, the boss has a rolodex too!!!
   

• karma for kids is a program that allows people to experience the joy of helping children vicariously through you. When you participate, you represent not only your honored yogi; you also represent all those who donated to your campaign. Make sure everyone realizes that his or her contribution enables The Okizu Foundation to make a cancer child’s summer a memorable one.
   

• Just ask!!!