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“ You ” is the most important word. And that is why every week, our chimpanzees eat more than 9,000 bananas … 6000 vegetables … and 14,500 pieces of fresh fruit! I always learn and I never feel patronized. It's as if you were here every morning at 8:30 teaching pups that it's OK to ignore the doorbell.

Here is where you'll meet puppies who were once abandoned or unwanted -- and are now here at the Sanctuary, learning how to grow up into great family pets. You help to make so much good happen at the Sanctuary – from meals to medicine to soft blanket nests. Welcome to puppy graduation at Best Friends. He lacked confidence and the ability to communicate with his peers and even his parents. Last year, you stood up and made a commitment to help stop hunger for those in need.

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Alec’s parents wanted to help him communicate better and develop his social, emotional, and cognitive skills.

And for as little as $240, you can help pay for a surgery for a child who's waiting now. After all, charities pay big bucks to professional copywriters for their direct mail letters. Not everyone is fortunate enough to escape the skyrocketing utility bills and high costs of childcare, though Our signature heat brings with it stressors that often put families in challenging situations. But, these letters are not that difficult.

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Three times a day, every day of the year, our 250 chimpanzees devour bananas and sweet potatoes … apples, watermelons, and corn-on-the-cob. You do important work and I appreciate you very much. And we are so lucky to spend these afternoons and evenings with you: our audience and friends. Few things make me happier than mealtime here at Save the Chimps. Thank you so much for being there with the information that I need when I need it. Thank you!

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They may enroll in wallflower classes if they're very shy. It seems that, although we've all been distracted by the shiny object of social media in recent years, direct mail has kept up a steady drumbeat of effectiveness.

Read on for examples of fundraising letters that moved donors to give generously. Other children were afraid to look at her.

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