March 5, 2008  

     The Sartell Lions Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to community involvement and service in Sartell and the surrounding areas.  The Lions Club offers scholarship opportunities to local high school students, provides for people in need of assistance with eye care, and has provided life saving defibrillators to the local schools.

     In 2000, with the mission of serving others in mind, the Lions began construction on handicap accessible park. This park is equipped with signage, trails and playground equipment for sight-impaired and physically disabled children and adults as well as their families.  This park was designed to meet the needs of all people in Sartell and the surrounding communities.  The next phase for this project includes the construction of a shelter in the park.  This shelter could be used for community gatherings and celebrations as well as for individual use.

     To assist with the fund raising efforts we are sponsoring a 5K and 1K on June 21, 2008 .  This run will take place in Sartell starting and ending in the Lions Park .  Proceeds from this event would be used to continue projects in the Sartell Lions Park and support other Lions projects within Sartell and surrounding area.

     We are writing you to ask for your help and support in making this event a success.  We are looking for donations from your organization to help offset the cost of running this event.   Donations could include supplies needed on race day or a monetary donation.  Please consider giving to this community wide effort.
 
     Thank you for your time and consideration.  We would be happy to answer any questions you might have or meet with you at your earliest convince to discuss your involvement in our fundraising effort.   Please contact Al Moritz at 253-8778 with questions or to offer donations.

Sincerely,
Al Moritz
On behalf of The Sartell Lions Club