Sample Letter: Post Interview Thank You Before Final Product

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[Date]

[Name]

[Title]

[Organization]

[Address]

[City, State Zip]

Dear [Name],

Thank you so much for [coming out today or allowing me to appear on your show/in your publication] to tell my story about dealing with Prader-Willi syndrome!  It was a pleasure meeting you [and your staff] and I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product! 

[If needed:  Per your request, [enclosed or attached] please find….]. I hope this information plus our interview provided you everything you need to put together an informative, educational piece on PWS!  If not, please do not hesitate to contact me for anything else you may need.

Again, it is my hope that the coverage you provide will create life-saving awareness and an interest in the community to help find a cure to this complex syndrome. Current estimations make it clear that there are many people who have PWS and do not know it. If we reach just one of those individuals and generate any funds, then we will have made a difference (tax deductible donations can be made to Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA), the only national membership organization that supports individuals with and affected by PWS through every stage of life and that supports critical research—www.pwsausa.org).

Also, as you and I have already discussed, I am trusting that you will be able to incorporate a more positive and hopeful spin on this syndrome versus some of your competitors and fellow producers. It would be a wonderful accomplishment to bring a sense of hope to those who may be struggling with this issue as opposed to a discouraging perspective that may never happen. We want all who are dealing with PWS to know they are not alone.  Granted, you have a job to do, and I'm certain this can be done while still accomplishing these goals and keeping the children’s dignity intact.

[Name], if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at [phone number and email address]. On behalf all families affected by PWS, thank you, again, for your interest in our children’s lives.  It is greatly appreciated! 

Best regards,

[Name]

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