Like pledge letters, invitations work best when personized. No matter the type of invitation, a letter, a card, e-vite, you’ll want to inspire your guests. Here’s some sample text to get you started…

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On June 2 and 3, I will bike 180 miles to Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and back. I will be biking in an event called the Ride for AIDS Chicago. The proceeds from the event support two local organizations that provide much needed AIDS support services: Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) and Better Existence with HIV (BEHIV), you may have heard of them.

I am taking on this challenge for a number of reasons. First, and foremost, is that the AIDS epidemic is far from over, and this is something I can do to help in the fight against AIDS. In the US, there are over 400,000 people living with HIV/AIDS. This year alone, 25,000 people will become infected with HIV and 25% of them will be among teenagers. This year 15,000 people will die.

The ride’s beneficiaries are exemplary AIDS service organizations that provide a host of education, outreach, and support services. The Ride for AIDS Chicago was created by volunteers and is different in that it is committed to returning 100% of the pledges I raise to the beneficiaries.

I have agreed to raise $1,000 in pledges, and I need your help. I’m holding a special house party to let my friends know more about the ride and how you can support me.

It would mean a lot to me if you would attend. Feel free to bring a friend.

I look forward to seeing you.

Please be on time for the guest speaker, and remember to bring your checkbook or credit card.