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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>I am writing to urge you to show your support for Leonardo/the International Society for the Arts, Sciences and Technology by sending in a tax-deductible donation today. Leonardo/ISAST is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We rely on the support of our community members to help fund the important activities that foster discussion among artists, scientists and researchers worldwide. Please see our website for a list of some of Leonardo's current projects that your donation goes towards supporting: http://www.leonardo.info/isast/support.html<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>We recognize that there are many worthy causes in critical need of support. And I urge you to support all that you can. But please remember the importance of the arts and the work that organizations like Leonardo do to bring vibrancy and enrichment to our lives.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>Please show your support of Leonardo and its programs by making a donation online at http://leonardo.info/isast/donations.html or by mailing a contribution today to Leonardo, <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">800 Chestnut Street</st1:Street>, <st1:City w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">CA</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">94133</st1:PostalCode>, <st1:country-region w:st="on">U.S.A.</st1:country-region></st1:address> Your support will assure that Leonardo will continue to shape the arts of the future.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>Patricia Bentson<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><FONT size=3>P.S. Donations received by December 1st will be matched by an anonymous donor - doubling the value of your donation! Please give generously.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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