Cards For A Cause

Hello again!

I recently heard a truly heart warming story about a young man (10 years old) in my neck of the woods, and was so touched that I feel I have to help!!  I always love hearing when young kids have these brilliant ideas for service projects, or want to do good deeds for people they don't even know.  So many people these days think only of themselves, and I love that kids can keep us all in check!

This young man, Stephen Goodman of Surprise, AZ was visiting his grandparents last  summer and heard stories of his Grandfather fighting in Vietnam.  He was told that while his Grandpa was overseas, he never received a single card, and felt almost forgotten.  Stephen got the amazing idea to make a card for every single soldier deployed overseas this year!  EVERY. SINGLE. SOLDIER!   He came up with the number of 180,000 soldiers, and that is the number of cards he has set out to make!!  He tells people that all he uses are scissors, construction paper, stickers, and his imagination!  His dad warned him that this would be a very large project, and that didn't phase him at all!

A couple different companies have decided to help him out, sponsor him if you will.  But I think all of us out here in Crafty-Blog-Land could help him out too!  How could you NOT help after hearing a story like that?!  :)

The story was featured in the latest issue of Paper Creations magazine, and it's been all over our local news here.  (I'm not sure where else, but it probably has.)  In light of the major victory for the U.S.A. this week, I have been more motivated than ever to make cards for the troops!  I most definitely will send as many as I can on to Stephen and his cause!!!   I guess he has made about 30,000 already on his own, and with the help of his family and friends.  (WAY TO GO STEPHEN!!!)  So if you wish to help him out, I will post the address to where you can send a card.

These are not like the blank cards that many of us cardmakers send to the troops for them to send back to their families, these will actually go to a soldier to personally read.  So write a thank you, write a little about yourself, write a little about what is happening in your area, etc!  Just anything so that the soldier has a little piece of home, and maybe something different to think about. :)  

I just think this is GREAT!!!  I know I am so very thankful for the troops that fight for our freedom, and for everything they all do and sacrifice for us. 

If you would like to help out, here is the address to send the card(s):
Stephen’s Thank You Card Project/Bazzill Basics Paper
7001 W. Erie St., Ste. 2, 
Chandler, AZ  85226


Since Bazzill is one of the companies that is helping Stephen out, they also have a contest going.  If  you would like more information about that click  HERE . (Note: this is not MY giveaway!!!  I have nothing to do with that! I'm just making some cards to help Stephen out, and passing on some info!)

This could also be a very fun project to get your children involved in!!!!! :)

Thanks everyone!! 


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