Children fighting for their lives have very little to smile about. You can change that by sending them some "Happy Mail." Cheery cards give these kids a few more smiles, a little more hope, and a reason to get out of bed each day. You can experience the satisfaction of making a sick child's day and giving them something to look forward to. Send a card and a hug -- one of the smiles you create just might be your own!
The HUGS & HOPE Club for Sick Kids was created by Marsha Jordan in October 2000, as a ministry of encouragement for children battling critical illness. The HUGS & HOPE Club provides the rare gift of friendship: a listening ear, a sympathetic heart.
Every month we feature new stories and photos of sick children on our website. Our visitors and volunteers pray for, encourage, and send these children cheery postal mail (a.k.a."happy mail"). Our volunteers also sponsor many special projects to brighten the lives of the children on a regular basis!
The HUGS & HOPE Club for Sick Kids was created by Marsha Jordan in October 2000, as a ministry of encouragement for children battling critical illness. The HUGS & HOPE Club provides the rare gift of friendship: a listening ear, a sympathetic heart.
Every month we feature new stories and photos of sick children on our website. Our visitors and volunteers pray for, encourage, and send these children cheery postal mail (a.k.a."happy mail"). Our volunteers also sponsor many special projects to brighten the lives of the children on a regular basis!
A nation wide, Internet-based group of almost 3,000 volunteers devoted to providing smiles for kids with serious illnesses, injuries or handicaps. We brighten their lives by sending balloon bouquets and birthday party supplies to hospitalized children. We mail thousands of cheery cards each year. We grant wishes and we provide thousands of Christmas gifts through our Elf Project.
With very little effort, anyone can make a huge difference right now for sick kids. It takes just a few minutes and can cost less than a dollar; but anyone can lick a stamp and mail a cheery card to make a child’s day.
To become a hug giver and hope builder, all you need is a caring heart. Sending cards or donating money are only two of many ways to give. Folks of any age and ability can share their unique, creative talents. People who enjoy sewing make security blankets and soft pillow cases that kids can take with them to the hospital. Musicians donate tapes. Authors contribute books. Children can draw pictures, and grandmothers can sponsor a child at Christmas.
- Mailing cheery cards (a.k.a. "happy mail")
- Providing balloon bouquets to hospitalized children
- Granting children's wishes
- Providing Christmas gifts through our Elf Project
- Assigning a personal "parent pal" who encourages, cheers, and supports the family in crisis.
HAPPINESS IS LIKE STICKY PEANUT BUTTER ! When you spread it around, you can’t help but get some on yourself too! Volunteers who seek to provide a little more love and joy for these children report that they overcome depression and experience a heartwarming sense of great satisfaction from giving of themselves. Our combined efforts can accomplish so much. Together, we can make a difference - one smile at a time.
Get Involved:
Donate to Hugs & Hope.
Send Mail to a Hugs & Hope child.
Grant a Wish for a Hugs & Hope Child.
Be an Elf for a Hugs & Hope Child.
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