When ever I get the chance I enjoy doing random acts of kindness, it always brings a smile to my face knowing a simple gesture could make someone else's whole day or even week. Random acts of kindness don't always require a ton of money to do, they can be as simple as helping someone carry their bags, offering to lend a shoulder to cry on, sending a birthday card or giving a stranger a flower.
January is now officially over and we are headed towards Valentines day, I recently learned that many children's hospitals across the US offer you the chance to send Valentines day cards to the kids in the hospital. What will it cost you? Nothing it is completely free, you just need to fill out a short form with your name, a encouraging note or joke and select which card you'd like to be given out. After all the forms are in the hospitals print out the card and distribute them evenly among the kids. Many of the children in these hospitals will not receive the chance to have a card party like many school children do, which can make them feel left out so this gives them the chance to still have a card party!
I've put together a list of some of the Children's Hospitals I've found that participate in this event. There are dozens of Children's hospitals across the US, I've listed what I could find available online so if you don't see your local hospital I'd look on their website or contact the hospital directly to see if they participate.
Arkansas Children's - Also accepting craft supply donations
Boston Children's Hospital Trust (Massachusetts)
Children's Health (Texas)
Children's National (National)
Cincinnati Children's (Ohio)
C.S Mott Children's Hospital (Michigan)
Los Angeles Children's Hospital (California)
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital (California)
Phoenix Children's Hospital (Arizona)
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (National)
Texas Children's Hospital (Texas)
Awwww that's so sweet, i wish I could donate a gift as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I love this, and anyone can do it.
ReplyDeleteI love acts of kindness. I want to look to see which hospitals participate in South Florida.
ReplyDeleteNice intention. Helpful for those people in the hospitals. I will promote such activities. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe idea is simple and genuine. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteThat’s a great idea to send valentine’s day cards to children’s hospitals. I didn’t know that you could do this. Keshia Richmond
ReplyDeleteWhat a thoughtful idea! I'm going to see if our local kids hospital does something similar.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a nice idea! Can you send a Valentine's Day card if you're not from the US?
ReplyDeleteYes! They have a spot on some of them where you can add where you live if you want, I am sure it would make the kids excited to see people sending them cards from outside the US.
Deletethis is so absolutely sweet! ppl like you are a real gem! :) this msg should be spread
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet idea! I might have to work on this with my kiddos!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and precious gesture to give to a kid! Kids, especially ones who are sick, need love and warmth, Thank you for writing for an important serivce.
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely a heart warming idea.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea, sometimes l put them into the dumpster because I don't want my kids to consume too much candy. I will consider this❤
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. It's simple yet fun! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome idea. I love it.
ReplyDeleteMy brother has volunteered for kids with cancer in a hospital. Believe me every simple gift is highly appreciated! Thanks for sharing this blog.
ReplyDeleteThis a a beautiful random act of kindness — thank you for sharing this as I plan on filling one out.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heartwarming read. You'll be blessed tenfold. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so sweet they do this I wish I knew about this earlier this year.
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