Post Pals is an awesome site dedicated to making very ill children smile. The idea is you pick a child from the list and send emails, letters, cards and even gifts if you want. This project is for anyone of any age, in any country. So, if you have a few minutes and some paper spare, go visit and write to a child!
The site hosts the childs pages with a photo, name, forwarding address for the family and lists info like their pets, brothers, sisters and favourite things. It will also tell you the story behind them and about their illnesses and sometimes the parents update the page with new info like a blog.
Often these children are in hospital for months and they need things to cheer them up and take their mind off of things. Even if it's just a colourful doodle, it can brighten up a dull hospital room. Even old toys can be sent to them, or fun handmade stuff like a cross stitch door sign with their names on it, or even things like custom made jewelry.
Most of the time, they just like to hear your stories. Tell them about your life, your family and pets and what you like. If you have something in common, talk about that. Most even like to reply back and you can make a new little friend out of the experience.
If you have the time to spare, please consider it. Or, failing that, pass the link on to others. :)
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Do you have any spare keyrings of your locale? No matter where you live and should you have one spare, send them to Ryan!
Ryan is 16 years old and has Cystic Fibrosis. He LOVES collecting keyrings and there's even a pin board for you to put your pin in when you have given yours.
Go check it out: http://www.postpals.co.uk/content.php?page=32
