Lucky Painted Rocks for Cancer Patients
CLOSED: This opportunity is currently closed to submissions. If you started working on or before Tuesday, July 8, you are welcome to submit the rocks at your convenience. Otherwise, we strongly encourage volunteers to hold their submissions until we can accommodate more. Thanks for your support and understanding!
1 painted rock may receive 1 service hour
LIMIT 50 ROCKS PER SUBMISSION PER MONTH
Help spread hope and positivity to cancer patients through beautifully painted rocks. Each rock will be carefully designed with uplifting messages, vibrant colors, and lucky symbols to bring joy and encouragement to those facing challenging times.
NOTE: We can only accept rocks about 2-3 inches in size (about the palm of your hand). Larger rocks will not be suitable for our care kits. Thank you for your understanding!
How to Get Started
- Brainstorm designs that include positive messages such as "Stay Strong," "You're Brave," and symbols like hearts, stars, and rainbows that signify hope and luck. Rocks should have both artwork and messages. Please NO "get well soon", "keep growing", "shine", or other messages that may unintentionally cause discomfort.
- As with our other service projects, you are welcome to work from the comfort of your home, with your colleagues at the office, or with your friends at school! Paint rocks based on your own designs or check out our recommended tutorials and images below using ACRYLIC paint and/or paint pens to ensure a cleaner finish. Each rock will be unique, reflecting the volunteer's creativity and heartfelt messages. Sealing is required to ensure the paint does not chip and can last longer.
- Once your rocks are painted and dried, pack them and follow the submission steps here. If mailing the rocks instead of dropping them off, please package the rocks with enough protective cushioning! The rocks will then be distributed to cancer patients in hospitals, treatment centers, and support groups through Kits to Heart's cancer care kits.
Recommended Materials
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- Painting Rocks, 2-3-Inch Stones
- Premium Acrylic Paint Marker Pens
- Acrylic Paint Pens, Dual Tip
- Clear Acrylic Sealer/Gloss Finish Acrylic Sealer OR UV Resin (see tutorial here)
Recommended Tutorials
How to Submit
Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!