Shown here are samples of cards you created for the Send Love Today organization.
The idea behind Readers Reach Out is simple: You are invited to submit your handcrafted cards to various charitable organizations across the country. It is a wonderful opportunity to reach out and send greetings to people who need some cheer and good wishes.
A Big Thanks for Your Creative Efforts
Linda Thomas, from the Send Love Today organization wrote: "Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for featuring
Send Love Today in the Readers Reach Out column in your May 2010 issue! The response to our cause has been truly overwhelming, and we are so appreciative of your support and that of your readers. We are excited to be able to send the cards out to the brain tumor patients in our program over the next several months."
Here's a reminder of how Readers Reach Out works: Look for this column in each issue of CardMaker to see an upcoming card theme, along with our designated recipient. Using the theme as a guideline, create as many cards as you'd like and mail them to the address below. Please indicate somewhere on your shipment that you are participating in the CardMaker's Readers Reach Out efforts.
Send Us Photos of Your Card Creations!
We would love to feature samples of the cards you have sent to Readers Reach Out organizations. If you would like your donated cards considered for publication, please e-mail a simple, high-resolution JPEG of your card to readerconnect@yahoo.com.
Your Next Theme Is ... Comfort Kindness
Your cards will be donated to: Midland Care Connection. Midland Care is a not-for-profit, community-based organization that specializes in end-of-life, palliative, bereavement and frail elder care services. Midland Care is committed to providing specialized care to all who come to them, regardless of their ability to pay. Find out more about this caring and supportive organization by visiting their Web site: www.midlandcareconnection.org.
General Guidelines:
Midland Care would like to receive cards that are encouraging and uplifting. Holiday and birthday theme cards are also welcomed. Please refrain from sending cards with a "get well soon" sentiment. The group is also in need of thank you cards, which they give to veterans who come into their care. You may add a cheerful sentiment or leave the inside blank. please do not sign the cards. The staff will personalize and distribute the cards as needed. Envelopes for your cards are always appreciated.
Your Suggestions Are Very Welcome
We would like this program to benefit people all across the country. If you know of an organization that would welcome handcrafted cards for its patients or residents, please send me a note at readerconnect@yahoo.com. Think about group facilities, such as local children's hospitals, nursing homes, cancer treatment facilities and women's shelters.
Sincere thanks to all of you for your hard work and beautiful cards!
Mary Lynn Maloney
Project Coordinator
Send your cards to:
Midland Care
Attention: Development
200 SW Frazier Circle
Topeka, KS 66606
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