REQUEST FOR AN AWARENESSES

Respected Sir/Ma,

A REQUEST FOR AN AWARENESS/SENSITIZATION PROGRAM

I am delighted to write to you on behalf of the Asthma Initiative International in affiliation with Lifting Grace international Foundation. This is in regard for permission to conduct an awareness program on Asthma at your institution, community and or congregation.

Asthma Initiative International is a non-governmental global organization working to support the quality of Life and achieve positive health outcomes for all ages living with this chronic condition especially those in the underserved communities. This will be achieved through our campaign efforts, advocacy, and education as well as improve access to care and affordable medication.

They will be sensitized on various triggers and it will be a great channel to interact with them and know their views about Asthma and what measures or ideas they know about, which can help to prevent the manifestation of this symptoms.

I would request you please accept this letter and grant us permission for this awareness at your convenient date and time.

Should you have any queries, you can reach us on

Email:asthmainitiativecare@gmail.com, blog:asthmainitiative.blogspot.com, phone:08160980220.

Thank you.

Yours sincerely

Michael Ekpenyong Okon

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