Humane Charities Campaign

Writing to a Health Charity That Still Funds Animal Experiments

Writing to health charities that continue to sponsor animal experiments is one of the simplest and most effective ways to raise your concerns. Here are five points to keep in mind when writing:

• Let the charity know if you are a former supporter:
  "I have donated to your organization for many years, but can no longer continue to do so."

• Simply and clearly express your concerns about animal experiments:
  "I have made a decision not to support any charity that funds animal experiments. There are more humane and more effective ways to improve human health which deserve my support."

• Let the charity know that when it stops funding animal experiments, you will consider donating again:
  "Please inform me if you permanently cease funding animal experiments, as I would again consider giving."

• Let the charity know that many others join you in your concern:
  "Polls have indicated that a majority of Americans prefer to support health charities that have an explicit policy of not funding any animal experiments. Many health charities fund no animal experiments."

• Tell the charity about others you know who will not donate because of their concerns about animal experiments:
  "My colleagues at work share my concerns and our office has chosen not to support your charity until we are assured you no longer fund animal experiments"

Tip: If a charity that funds animal experiments calls you for a donation, be sure to voice your concerns:
"I cannot support your charity because it funds animal experiments. Please pass my concern on to your supervisor."

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