Creating the best fun(draising)
There are so many ways we are supported by our friends, and we wanted to share some of the ways you can get involved with fundraising as an individual and with your own local and online communities.
Interview with Miranda Keeling and BBC Radio 5 Live - 25 minute listen
Listen to Miranda Keeling being interviewed yesterday on BBC Radio 5 Live by Nihal Arthanayake, along with Professor Bruce Hood, our very own Alison Hitchcock and another friend and letter writer, Liz Maguire.
Giving the gift of a CSR day
Donating your CSR day to From Me to You can bring benefits to your colleagues and our letter recipients, as well as yourself.
Letters of love in Psychologies magazine
Alison is interviewed in the latest Psychologies magazine, giving her top tips on letter writing.
Overcoming a letter-writing block
We share three ways to face letter-writing block and get your ink flowing once more.
Interview with BBC Radio 5 Live - five minute listen
Alison is interviewed by Adrian Chiles on BBC Radio 5 Live on the importance of letter writing, even in the light of rising postal costs.
Bringing life to letters with poetry
We’re celebrating World Poetry day by sharing some of our favourite poems that are wonderful to share in your letters.
The heart and art of From Me to You
We have an incredible community of writers and artists involved with Donate A Letter, and this blog shares their heart and art.
Today, let’s all send a card to a friend
Today is Send a Card to a Friend Day and we want to help you take those first steps into writing that card with some hints and tips!
Donate A Letter FAQs
Have some questions about how Donate A Letter works? No problem - we’ve got you covered.
Our story picked up!
Alison and Brian tell their story in a brand new interview in the lead-up to From Me to You’s fifth birthday.
Interview with BBC Radio WM - 10 min listen
Alison is interviewed by BBC Radio WM in the lead-up to World Cancer Day 2022 on what letters can do for those living with cancer.
Letter writing: How we can help you Donate A Letter
Not sure where to start on your letter writing? Don’t worry, we’ve got your questions covered.
Donate A Letter: what to say
Writing a letter to someone you don’t know is challenge enough but then add in that they are in hospital with cancer, and the challenge can seem too much. Here’s some ideas to help get you started.
Why It’s Good To Write
There are several reasons why it's good to write, for both yourself and the reader - read on to find out more.
Tips on writing to someone you don’t know
If you’re sending a card or letter via our Donate A Letter programme, here are some hints and tips to get you on your way!
Ideas for letters when you don’t feel “good” at writing
Not sure what words to use? Why not create something a little different - with poems, illustrations or gifts?
The biggest inspiration
There were so many great ideas and wonderful words shared with us during The Big Letter Write, so we wanted to give you a taster to help you with the next steps on your letter writing journey.
Not sure what to write?
Sometimes you’re not sure what to write. Here’s a sample letter you can copy, and make your own as you wish.
Letter recipient feedback makes our day
Here are a selection of recent feedback from our letter recipients and their families.