Random Act of Kindness #1

Back in April, for my 21st birthday I decided that I wanted to spend my day doing 21 Acts of Kindness. Since I planned them before hand they weren't that random but none-the-less they were acts of kindness and they were a lot of fun! A lot of people think that these acts of kindness are expensive and thats not the case! acts of Kindness can be as simple as dedicating your time to help someone out. I will periodically be posting the acts of Kindness that I performed on my birthday and the ones I plan to do soon! But for now, here is RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS #1:

Cards for Hospitalized Kids is an organization that lets you send uplifting general cards to kids that need a pick-me-up! Its an easy and great way to put a smile on someone's face that is going through a difficult time and needs to know that someone is thinking about them! All the cards that are received are evenly distributed to children's hospitals across the nation!

It's Your Turn! Here is 7 Easy Steps!

1. Get Your Supplies!

Get creative with crayons or go crazy with scrapbooking paper! We used some cards that are pre-printed on the outside but we jazzed up the inside! 

Cards for Hospitalized Kids asks that if you use glitter, stamp ink, or stickers to rub your finger across it to ensure it doesn't fall off. If it does, please don't send that card because it can be a health concern for some of the kids.

2. Time to Address the Card!

The cards will be distributed for you and are not going to a any particular child so please do not address the card. If you want to address it, make it generic. For example: "Hey there!" "Hey you!" or "To: a very specific person!"

3. Writing on/in the Card

The Hospitals request to please AVOID writing "Get Well", "Feel Better" or other illness related comments. 

PLEASE write UPLIFTING messages such as: "Stay Strong", "You are Awesome","You Rock", "Be Brave", "You Inspire Me", "I believe in YOU", "Never forget how amazing YOU are". 

Feel free to write your own positive message!

These uplifting messages focus  on the child as a whole, rather than their illness, which is important, according to Child Life Specialists.

4. Make sure you do not...

Give away any personal information, such as: phone number, address, email address ect. Hospitals will not allow us to distribute cards with this information.

Religious comments such as "God Bless" or "I'm praying for you". The Hospitals will NOT distribute cards with these type of comments. The hospitals treat patients of all religions, as well as patients that do not practice a religion and that is why it isn't allowed. 

6. Sign Your Name!

First names only please!  You can include your state! I wrote "Sarah, NJ"! You can also add your organization such as "Girl Scouts".

7. Most Important Part, Mail Out the Cards!

Cards for Hospitalized Kids

7290 W. Devon Ave.

Chicago, IL 60631

For More Information Visit: http://www.cardsforhospitalizedkids.com/

I hope you enjoyed my

 Random Act of Kindness!