Splitcoaststampers is once again partnering with the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for their second annual month long greeting card making event during the month of October to benefit those affected by breast cancer.
Last year during the “Hope You Can Cling To” stamping campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month over 2,100 handmade cards were created.
Greeting cards will be handcrafted by Splitcoaststammpers.com community members from all over the world. Although this event is virtual, the cards are real and will be sent to patients and families of patients at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX.
Below is an excerpt from a letter from MD Anderson Cancer Center after last year's event:
“On behalf of the breast cancer patients at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas I’d like to say thank you for the beautiful handmade cards that you sent to us! The “Hope You Can Cling To” month long campaign was very much appreciated. The volunteers in our Breast Center enjoyed filling baskets with these special cards. As they made their visits each day and introduced themselves to patients, they encouraged each to select one of your handmade cards. These special cards truly offered hope and lifted the spirits of everyone during Breast Cancer Awareness month! I personally have had the pleasure of opening each envelope. What beautiful work you all have done for our patients.” - Maggi Suttles, Assistant Director, Volunteer Services, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Consider participating in this worthwhile initiative. Throughout the month there will be special challenges in the Splitcoaststampers Hope You Can Cling To Challenge Forum to inspire you.
View this year’s gallery of handmade greeting cards made by Splitcoaststamper.com community members to raise awareness for breast cancer. Take a peek at last year’s gallery featuring 2,147 handmade cards.
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