This Is American Rugby: USRFF Annual Campaign

Where Would You Be Without Rugby?

(And Where Would Rugby Be Without You?)

If you're like me, rugby has played an important part in your life. Maybe the dedication and commitment you learned through rugby allowed you to achieve success in your professional life. Maybe the sport provided you with the confidence that brought you to new heights in your personal life.

Maybe you achieved individual or team success on the pitch that you never thought was attainable. Maybe you have been fortunate to see parts of the world that others can only dream about, all because you play the sport of rugby.

Raise your hand if you can travel across this great country of ours, and perhaps the world for some, call up a friend or foe from your rugby days, no matter how far back in your past, and meet up with this person on the spur of the moment to grab a drink or just sit down for a chat.

How many of your best friends have you met through rugby? How many of the 10 greatest adventures or things that have happened to you in your lifetime have been rugby related?

We are very fortunate to be involved in the greatest sport in the world. Now is your chance to provide young rugby players across the nation with these same opportunities by donating to the U.S. Rugby Foundation's Annual Campaign. Help us to continue to introduce this wonderful sport to thousands of kids each and every year so they too can experience all the joys that rugby provides.

We set a campaign goal of reaching $100,000 by the end of January 2012. We are just over halfway of reaching that goal. I know times are tough, but if you're able to give, and rugby has played an important part in your life, please donate. Your contribution, whatever the amount, will make a difference.

Thank you for your support because rugby just wouldn't be the same without you.

Yours in Rugby,