Make General Cards
1. Gathering supplies:
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What supplies do I need?
The only supplies you need are paper and a writing utensil, such as crayons, markers etc.
Many people choose to use other craft supplies such as:
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What rules are there, regarding supplies?
The only rule regarding craft supplies is that nothing is excessive to the point of falling off. This is extremely important, as it can create health concerns for some patients.
To see if this is an issue, typically just running your finger over it and seeing how much rubs off will suffice. If little or nothing comes off, it is OK. This is especially true for glitter. |
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What supplies do I need?
The only supplies you need are paper and a writing utensil, such as crayons, markers etc.
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What are the supplies I can use?
You can use any other supplies you wish, so long as the rule on the right.
Many people choose to use other craft supplies such as:
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What are the supplies I can't use?
The only rule regarding craft supplies is that nothing is excessive to the point of falling off. This is extremely important, as it can create health concerns for some patients.
To see if this is an issue, typically just running your finger over it and seeing how much rubs off will suffice. If little or nothing comes off, it is OK. This is especially true for glitter. |
2. Addressing the card:
Since we do not yet know the child's name, please make sure you do not address the card to a specific person.
If you want to address the card, or writing within the card, here are some suggestions:
- "Hey There"
- "Hey you!"
- "To: a very special person"
3. Decide what to write on the card:
At the request of hospitals, we you not to write "Get well", "Feel Better" or other illness related comments.
This is very important since some of the patients suffer from medical conditions that are chronic, life-long, progressive and/or terminal.
We recommend that you write uplifting messages such as:
- Stay strong
- You are awesome
- Never forget how amazing YOU are
- You rock
- I hope you have a great day today
- You shine brighter than the sun
- You inspire me
- Be Brave
- I believe in YOU
You can also come up with your own uplifting comments. If you want us to review any comments, feel free to contact us.
4. Make sure that you do not...
- Other than signing your first name, please do not include any personal information, such as: phone number, address, email address etc.
Hospitals will not allow us to distribute cards with this information.
- Write any religious comments such as "God Bless" or "I'm praying for you". Hospitals do not allows us to distribute cards with these comments. Hospitals treat patients of all religions as well as patients that do not practice religion, which is why they do not allow us to give out cards containing religious comments.
5. Sign your name:
Now, sign your first name on the card. You can also sign your state, such as "Katie from Nebraska", if you wish to.
6 Mail out the cards:
Cards for Hospitalized Kids
7290 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60631