Donate A Letter

Donate A Letter aims to reduce the social isolation and loneliness so often associated with cancer. Receiving a letter or card, even from someone you don’t know, can bring a connection and sense of comfort at a time of difficulty.

Find out how you can Receive A Letter

If you would like to donate a letter but remain anonymous, please send it to:

Donate A Letter
PO Box 6033
Ascot
SL5 5FH

Check out our top blog posts on writing to someone you don’t know…

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Seniors group writes over 100 letters for us

Selfless seniors group writes 100+ letters for us - with more to come!

Letter writing prompts…

The changing seasons can provide the perfect letter writing prompts - here’s some for Autumn.

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 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?

Letter recipient feedback makes our day

Here are a selection of recent feedback from our letter recipients and their families.

10 ways to start your letter

People love the idea of writing a letter to someone in hospital but the reality of getting started can be harder than imagined.

and some other relevant posts for inspiration…

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Celebrate Spring with Tea & Cake!

Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats this Spring to help with us with our work.

THANK YOU. Because of you, we made it!

Thank you for making our Big Give Christmas campaign a huge success.

Simple Things magazine article

The Simple Things magazine features our Christmas letter writing campaign.

Spreading joy this Christmas

Our Christmas Card campaign is live. Please send an extra card or letter this Christmas and brighten the day of someone living with cancer.

Sew great to have a new Community Ambassador

We’re excited to have Rachel from The Sew Happy Quilters’ Association as a Community Ambassador for us.

Let’s connect with a cosy cuppa & cake this Autumn

Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats this Autumn to help with us with our work.

Tea and cake anyone?

Host a tea and cake party for us with our Form Me to Brew event and help us reach and support more people with cancer.

New Community Ambassador

We’re delighted to have Susan from SJ Stationery as a Community Ambassador for us, donating profits from the sales of her Letterpress collection.

Become a Friend of From Me to You

Become a Friend of FMTY and help us continue to be here for people facing cancer, now and in the future.

Ever tried writing to something rather than someone?

We know sometimes it's not easy to know what to write in your letter, especially if you're writing to a stranger. So, why not try writing to something rather than someone.

We love a new partnership

We’re delighted to be partnered with luxury lifestyle brand Parsley and Twine, who will be donating revenue from the sales of their silk scarves to us.

Let’s celebrate Spring with tea and cake!

Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats this Spring to help with us with our work.

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award - volunteering

We have hundreds of Duke of Edinburgh students writing for us as part of the Volunteering section of their Award.

24hr Letter Writing Marathon success

24hr Letter Writing Marathon success - thanks to all who came along.

24hr Letter Writing Marathon - meet our sponsors

Meet our 24hr online Letter Writing Marathon sponsors

Looking back at 2024

2024 was an incredible year for us. This is what it looked like.

Supporting us this Christmas

Our Christmas Card campaign is live. Please send an extra card this Christmas and brighten the day of someone living with cancer.

BBC Radio 4 - Cafe Hope

Co-founders of From Me to You, Alison and Brian, are interviewed on BBC Radio 4's Cafe Hope.

The Big Letter Write

Join our Big Letter Write campaign and help us meet the 25% increase in letter requests we’ve had by writing for us this October.

What’s brewing in the community?

Join our From Me to Brew event and organise your own in your community.

Pop it on a Postcard

This summer we're asking you to #PopItOnAPostcard for someone who won't be going on holiday.

Let’s pop the kettle on to raise funds

Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats to help with us with our work.

A letter fit for a King

A letter fit for a King - how we’ve reached out to King Charles with our letters after his cancer diagnosis.

We have a letter writing winner!

We’re delighted to announce our letter writing competition winner!

Spring Letter Writing Competition

Enter our letter writing competition and be in with a chance of winning some amazing prizes.

A family of letter writers

A family of letter writers for us are encouraging others to join in after their story made the headlines.

Writing for us

We’d love you to write for us. Here’s some great tips before you get started.

Our Community Ambassadors

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve welcomed two new Community Ambassadors. Meet the whole team here.

Looking back at 2023…. Lots to celebrate!

2023 was a monumental year for us. This is what it looked like.

New Trustees join the team

We’re delighted to announce that we’ve welcomed two new Trustees to the FMTY team.