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| Thank you Carla F. (IL) for your contribution |
Supportive cards for those who have cancer
Valentine's Theme
Thank you to all of our loyal blog followers as well as those of you who are new to our blog challenges! In the spirit of Valentine's month, this February we are looking for cards that incorporate the colors red and/or pink. We love our color theme challenges as you all bring us such exciting and unique designs. As our Bundles of Cheer program continues to grow, we hope to incorporate these cards with many of our packages to be distributed to cancer patients across the country.
Holiday Postage Challenge
Happy Holidays! Regardless of what holiday you may celebrate, it is a time of year for sharing and giving to others. In the spirit of gift-giving, we encourage you to consider sending in a donation or book of stamps to help cover the cost of postage expenses. Bundles of Cheer program costs approximately $15 to send care packages to recipients. Postage costs adds up quickly for our program and we anticipate a large number of cards and care packages to be sent this holiday season. Every contribution helps!
Donations can be sent to:
Card Care Connection
112 Saddlehorn Court
Fenton, MO 63026
Bundles of Cheer
November is when we launched Bundles of Cheer! As we continue to grow our organization, we strive to provide more for our recipients. Through all of your dedication, we will continue to send care packages in addition to our handmade cards. We could not have done it without all of you! This month, we challenge our supporters to gather travel-sized products for our Bundles of Cheer. We aim to ensure included items are practical and compact. Suggested donation items include handmade pillowcases, nail polish, lip balm, lotion, socks, toys, etc. The packages will be given to men, women and children so we welcome a diverse range of products. We also challenge our supporters to think of individuals within their own networks who may be able to provide items. We are always looking to expand our outreach so please spread the word! Check out the link on our website
Happy Birthday
Happy belated birthday to Card Care Connection! September marked our organization's fifth year of bringing joy and hope through inspirational messages to those affected by cancer, and in celebration, we are asking for donations of birthday themed cards for this month.
Birthday cards have an extensive history, a tradition developed over a century ago when messages of good will were exchanged to mark a special milestone. We challenge our cardmakers to continue bringing smiles and cheer to our recipients and look forward to receiving cards in recognition of our fifth birthday. Thank you to all of our supporters for your ongoing passion and creativity to providing encouragement and enriching the lives of those we serve.
Birthday cards have an extensive history, a tradition developed over a century ago when messages of good will were exchanged to mark a special milestone. We challenge our cardmakers to continue bringing smiles and cheer to our recipients and look forward to receiving cards in recognition of our fifth birthday. Thank you to all of our supporters for your ongoing passion and creativity to providing encouragement and enriching the lives of those we serve.
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| Created by Joanne P. (MO) |
Cards for Children
September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness month, meant to recognize the thousands of children who are diagnosed with cancer each year. For September, we are challenging you to send us children’s themed cards.
Our Executive Director works as a pediatric oncology social worker and sees the smiles that a bright, cheery card can give to a child facing lengthy hospital stays and treatments. She sees the impact that cards have on the patients’ families, too, by providing a sense of community for their child. In addition, we have been receiving many referrals for children for their birthday. We look forward to being able to send beautiful cards to children all across the country that could use a smile and thoughtful card.
Our Executive Director works as a pediatric oncology social worker and sees the smiles that a bright, cheery card can give to a child facing lengthy hospital stays and treatments. She sees the impact that cards have on the patients’ families, too, by providing a sense of community for their child. In addition, we have been receiving many referrals for children for their birthday. We look forward to being able to send beautiful cards to children all across the country that could use a smile and thoughtful card.
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| Thank you Diane C. for this creation |
Pottery Paint Party
We are excited to host the 2015 Pottery Paint Party! This event is open to the community and all are welcome.
If you aren’t able to make it or don’t live in the area, help us grow this month by telling friends about Card Care Connection. One way to complete this challenge is to invite friends to a card-making party.
Another way to extend the reach of Card Care Connection is to send us referrals. Making a referral to our program is easy and can be done on our website.
Also please consider donating stamps, unused crafting supplies, or a monetary donation. Even though we are all volunteer based, postage and craft supplies add up quickly.
Thank you for all you do to help support our organization. We hope to see you at the Pottery Paint Party!
Buttons and Brads
Our current card challenge is focused on buttons and brads. These circles often symbolize continuity and peace. Circles can be a very calming shape since they avoid harsh lines and angles. Recipients of cards are going through a very stressful time, which can be a detriment to a person’s healing. Circle themed cards (especially with the crafty addition) accompanied with handwritten messages may help to provide comfort. Also, we love the addition of a 3-D touch. We continue to be amazed with the endless possibilities card making offers. Thank you all for your donations!
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| Thank you to Laurie's Line Up for this creation! |
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