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Instructions for IRL Letters

Here's some instructions for help with sending your letter!

1. Write your letter.
   
   1. You can choose to write a formal business letter based off of one of our templates and print it, write a handwritten letter, or get creative with a card or drawing.
   2. We hope that Danaher will read at least some of our letters, but can’t be sure. However, we’d love for you to share what you write on social media! If you are, remember to take a picture before you seal your envelope in the next step.
2. Put your letter in an envelope.
   1. You can usually buy envelopes at the post office or office supply store, but most grocery stores and drug stores will have options as well. Envelopes typically aren’t sold individually, so check to see if you have one at home if you don’t want to end up with a box.
   2. Neatly fold your letter and seal it in the envelope.
3. Address your envelope.

   1. To address your letter to Danaher’s board write this on the front of your envelope (the side without a flap) in the center:

      c/o Corporate Secretary

      Danaher Corporation

      2200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.

      Suite 800W

      Washington, D.C. 20037-1701

      USA

   2. If you'd like to address it to an individual member of the board, here’s some important members you can pick from. Add your selection on top of the line “c/o Corporate Secretary” in the address above.

      1. Rainer Blair President and CEO of Danaher, whose pay has more than doubled since 2020, now at $20 million per year.
      2. The founders, Steven and Mitchell Rales
      3. Other members of the board: Dr. Pardis Sabeti (past Crash Course host), Dr. Jessica Mega, Professor Raymond Stevens, and Dr. Elias Zerhouni (former Gates Foundation fellow).

   Example Letter

   
4. Optional: Add your return address.
   1. Return addresses are not required for standard mail in the US. If you don’t want to use your address, feel free to omit it. We do recommend including a return address if you’re comfortable to make it seem more legitimate.

   2. To add a return address, write it in the top left corner of the front of the envelope. Here’s the format for US addresses:

      Alexander Hamilton

      58 Partition Street

      New York, NY 10038

      
      If you don’t know your zip code (10038 in this example), you can find it by googling the rest of your address.
5. Add postage.
   1. In the US, normal letter postage stamps (also called Forever Stamps) cost $0.68 right now. You can buy stamps at your local post office or buy them online from USPS. Stamps are also available at some grocery stores, gas stations, and pharmacies, usually at the register.
   2. A standard $0.68 forever stamp can mail up to one ounce, or about four sheets of paper plus an envelope. If you’re mailing more sheets or heavier paper, you may need additional postage. Ask for help at the Post Office counter.
   3. If you are mailing a letter from outside the US, you may need to buy an international stamp. Check your local postal service for details.
   4. Affix your stamp to the upper right corner of the front of the envelope.
6. Mail your letter!
   1. Option 1: If you live in a house with a mailbox at the curb, you can just put your letter in your mailbox and raise the flag.
   2. Option 2: If you live in an apartment building or shared housing complex, there may be an outgoing mail slot in the mailbox area.
   3. Option 3: Go to your local post office. Most will have a letter slot or dropbox you can use without talking to anyone. You can also walk up to the counter and ask for help.
   4. Option 4: Find a local USPS collection box by searching for your address here.
7. Optional: Post your letter on social media and tag Danaher.
   1. Use the tag #PeopleOverProfits or #TimeFor5 in your post!

Letter Templates

These templates are easiest to base your letters off if you're planning on printing them out. Feel free to keep handwritten letters shorter!

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