Below is a sample sponsorship letter. You can use it by copying the text from the screen and inserting it into Word or another similar program.

You can then print your letter onto the Canoe The Thames headed paper.

If you print yourself a few copies of this headed paper you can then keep it to one side and print letters onto it as you need to.

Feel free to amend the letter below in whatever way you see fit.  

(YOUR ADDRESS)

(DATE)

Dear _________

I am writing to you as I am looking for sponsors for a charity event I am participating in this summer.

The event is called Canoe The Thames and will involve a group of intrepid individuals canoeing the entire length of the navigable non-tidal Thames from Cricklade in the beautiful Cotswolds down to Teddington Lock in West London. The trip will cover almost 132 miles and take 8 days.

I am canoeing these 132 miles in aid of

______________________________________________________________.

Canoe The Thames will be receiving significant press and media coverage, both local and national, and would be a fantastic opportunity for you to be associated with a new dynamic charity event.

We will be canoeing in handmade origami canoes provided by the event and as my sponsor you could have your company logo emblazoned on the side of my canoe.

We will also be provided with Canoe The Thames T-shirts to wear at all major media events and photo shoots, your logo could also have a prominent place there.

Canoe The Thames also has a website and would be happy to place a link to your own company site along with details of your contribution, should you wish.

If you would like any more information about me, my chosen charity or the event, then please contact me. Alternatively please visit www.canothethames.com.

I very much hope you feel able to sponsor me in this event and look forward to hearing from you soon.

Yours sincerely.