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Charity Hike With LetterStream to Benefit Climb to Conquer Cancer

At the core of LetterStream, we are all about people—our team, our clients, and our community. Giving back isn’t just something we do—it’s stamped into our mission, sealed with purpose, and mailed straight from the heart. So when one of our employees brought the Climb to Conquer Cancer charity event that was near and dear to their heart to our attention, we laced up our hiking boots and took to the trails to make a difference.

Climb to Conquer Cancer Charity Event

LetterStream hikes South Mountain for Climb to Conquer Cancer charity event

On February 22, 2025, our LetterStream crew joined hundreds of fellow Arizonans for the 42nd Annual Climb to Conquer Cancer at South Mountain Park. This incredible, family-friendly event is a cherished tradition in Phoenix, bringing together individuals and teams to hike approximately 5.5 miles up South Mountain to honor the lives lost to cancer, celebrate the survivors, and support caregivers who give themselves to help others.

The event kicked off bright and early at 7:00 AM, with participants gathering at the base of South Mountain, ready to honor cancer survivors, raise awareness, and fundraise for the American Cancer Society. The trail was lined with supporters, entertainment and the high energy of those determined to make a difference.

LetterStream Gives Back

I climb for sign at the Climb to Conquer Cancer event

Our team, fueled by a shared commitment to the cause, took on the mountain with enthusiasm and determination. Each step symbolized our support for those affected by cancer and our dedication to funding research and patient services. The breathtaking views, the incredible energy of the community, and the knowledge that we were making a meaningful impact kept us motivated every step of the way.

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Participating in the Climb to Conquer Cancer is just one of the ways LetterStream strives to give back to our community. We believe that by coming together, we can make a tangible impact on the lives of those affected by cancer. This event not only allowed us to support a worthy cause but also strengthened our bond as a team.

We’re grateful to the incredible organizers, volunteers, and fellow climbers who made this event so impactful. It’s moments like these that show the strength of a united community. We’ll keep stepping up, giving back, and moving forward—because every climb brings us closer to a future without cancer.

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Churches And Year-End Giving Statements

Girls helping mail year-end statements

Wow, January is a tough month on volunteers in churches and other non-profit organizations that need to send out year-end charitable giving statements (or annual contribution statements).

This is the time of year you see church secretaries and bookkeepers hauling boxes of paper and envelopes to their cars so they can get their family involved in folding, stuffing, addressing, sealing and mailing the giving statements. This process can take its toll on church staff as they are hesitant to get other church members and “givers” involved due to the sensitivity of this information.

If your organization is looking for an easier and faster method, consider using LetterStream.com to accomplish this mailing. Some local churches actually bring their pre-printed documents directly to us for folding, inserting and mailing. However, most of our non-profit clients simply upload their contribution statements to our secure website for us to print and mail for them.

One thing to remember is that charities are not allowed to use their non-profit permit, standard or bulk postage for these statements. Instead, the United States Postal Service (USPS) requires that statements be sent via First-Class Mail.

Keep in mind that First-Class postage rates are going up by 3 cents on January 26th, 2014. So however you choose to get your charitable giving statements out, act quickly.

If you’d like to give LetterStream a try, choose the “Pre-Addressed PDF (1stclass)” job type from our website and upload some sample statements, or simply give us a call and mention this blog post for personalized assistance. We think you’ll discover a welcome relief to your year-end giving statement mailing.