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Help make an ill child smile for free !
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Crazyangel
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I think this is a really great site, if you have a moment why not send a child on there an email or a card. The most it will take is a few minutes of your time, and maybe a few pence, but to brighten a child's day will definately make it worthwhile. 
Hello, I'm posting here about Post Pals, a non profit organisation who support seriously ill children.
CSV (http://www.csv.org.uk/) are the largest volunteering organisation in the UK are having a "Make a Difference Day" which actually takes place over 2 weeks.
The reason I'm emailing is during the fortnight we are aiming to "post 5000 smiles on a sick childrens faces", by sending cards, postcards, letters, pictures/paintings etc, you can send multiple ones in one envelope to the child (and brothers and sisters). Everyone from toddlers to retired people can get involved.
As its being run by CSV there are also stickers and certificates available (I will need a SAE) which might make it even more rewarding for children taking part.
To take part simply log onto https://www.postpals.co.uk and follow these 5 easy steps
5 Easy Steps to Brighten a Sick Child's Day
1) Click on a Child's face or select "Find Pals"
2) Read their page (each child has one page)
3) Write a card, letter, Email, or even a gift to the child, and post it to the address on their page NB, this is not the child's home address, but a forwarding one Please don't expect a reply.
4) Send an email to viks@postpals.co.uk saying who you have written to, and whether it was a card, letter or parcel.
5) Sit back and know that a child is smiling because of YOU.
You can read more about Post Pals the BBC here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/souther...ies/3673782.stm
Thank you
Wins : McCains garden games set, 2xTickets to Alton Towers, Links of London friendship bracelet, 2xIdeal Home Show tickets, McFly album CD, Virgin Balloon flight for 2 with a case of ScrumpyJack cider and 2 ltd edition jackets, Powerboat racing experience, £50 Virgin voucher, Aerobie Pro flying ring & Rice Krispie squares, Tesco baby pack :j
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WHAT A GREAT IDEA!! - THOSE KIDS NEED TO KNOW THAT WE ALL CARE. We should all post some emails to those great little kids - just in time for xmas XX0
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Fab idea, thanks for the link. I'm gonna get some bright sparkly card which I hope cheers someone up.
Thanks
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So it ain't free?0
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pabs1903 wrote:So it ain't free?
Uncharitable post tut tut tutStopped smoking Jan 2007 after 23 years!Cigarettes NOT smoked = 240,945Smoke free days = 11 Years :TCash saved so far = £125,45,110 -
Thanks for posting this CrazyAngel, i will send them a card tomorrow.
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YES IT IS FREE, AS YOU CAN SEND AN EMAIL OR SEND A LETTER INSTEAD IF YOU WANT, OR EVEN SEND A PARCEL WITH BITS IN. AN EMAIL JUST COSTS A FEW MINUTES SO ITS FREE IF YOU CHOOSE ! (woops, sorry for caps lock)
Wins : McCains garden games set, 2xTickets to Alton Towers, Links of London friendship bracelet, 2xIdeal Home Show tickets, McFly album CD, Virgin Balloon flight for 2 with a case of ScrumpyJack cider and 2 ltd edition jackets, Powerboat racing experience, £50 Virgin voucher, Aerobie Pro flying ring & Rice Krispie squares, Tesco baby pack :j0 -
bones61 wrote:Great post Crazyangel,
If we can spend time searching and waiting for new posts, it won't take much effort to send an email or two while we wait.
Excatly !! Especially at Xmas time, one extra card on your list won't hurt the bank account too much will it ?? :rolleyes:
Thanks everyone !! :T :beer:
Wins : McCains garden games set, 2xTickets to Alton Towers, Links of London friendship bracelet, 2xIdeal Home Show tickets, McFly album CD, Virgin Balloon flight for 2 with a case of ScrumpyJack cider and 2 ltd edition jackets, Powerboat racing experience, £50 Virgin voucher, Aerobie Pro flying ring & Rice Krispie squares, Tesco baby pack :j0 -
Tell your friends "I've sent your christmas card to someone who needs it more"
If they have email then email the above with the web link. They will understand and might join in as well0 -
I've been forwarding on lots more emails today (I moderate them all before they go onto the Pals) and wondered how come there were more than normal- then spotted this post. A big thank you to you all for taking the time to cheer up the Pals
Best wins in 2013 £200 and Mini iPad. 2014 no wins. 2015 2 nights 5* hotel with £300 vouchers plus £1150 Harrods gift card
Rehome an unwanted prize or gift with a seriously ill child through Postpals.co.uk0
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