Handwritten Inspiring Letters

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A thoughtful activity to show a stranger that you are rooting for them!

Priorities

Handwritten positive, inspiring letters, starting with "Dear friend," "Hi there," "Hi friend," etc.
Long letters that include “on behalf of Sonia and Kits to Heart”
Letters using the language in the samples below. You may repeat letters/artwork
Use of cardstock paper and greeting card-sized paper. Store-bought cards with your own letters and artwork inside are welcome, though please be sure to write letters, not only a quote or two!
Unsealed and blank envelopes (especially 5x7in and larger) are welcome but not required

We Do Not Accept

Messages encouraging "quick" recovery or "get well soon," due to the nature of some cancers
Cards with calendar dates or references to specific holidays; exceptions only made upon request
Ongoing correspondence to only one patient
Letters written in pencil or bright highlighters (difficult to read)
Writing that someone you know passed away from cancer—stay optimistic!
Letters on notebook/lined paper, printer paper, or index cards
Photocopies or printed letters
Letters with spiritual or religious references

Special Tutorials

Each (1) letter made with the following styles may receive 1 service hour!

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