Stories of Card-Receiving Kids
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Meet PiperPiper is an amazing young girl who was born with a rare esophageal condition. During the summer of 2022, Piper underwent two major surgeries at Boston Children's Hospital to treat her condition. Piper ultimately spent over 10 weeks in the hospital recovering from her surgery.
During that time, Piper received multiple cards from CFHK, including both general and holiday cards, which really brightened her day. Piper's mom expressed appreciation to CFHK for sending strength and smiles to Piper during this difficult time. Piper is now back at home and recovering well. We're excited to continue to support Piper. |
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Meet TylerTyler is a teen boy battling a heart condition, and waiting for a heart transplant. He first received cards from CFHK shortly after he was admitted to Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago in January 2023. Tyler's mom said he loved the cards from CFHK, and it made him feel special to receive cards from all over the country as well as a card made the champion University of Florida Women's Gymnastics Team and World Champion Riley McCusker.
Tyler is still in the hospital waiting for a heart transplant. We look forward to continuing to support Tyler. |
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Meet EverlyIn 2020, Everly was diagnosed with Leukemia, and began treatment at the Children's Hospital of Illinois. Everly first received cards from us in January of 2022 while at Shriner's Hospital for Children. Since then, she has received received several more cards, as well as autographs by CFHK celebrity supporters such as Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman, during her regular chemotherapy treatments. Everly's mom said receiving the cards always brings a smile to Everly's face and brightens her day. Her family expressed appreciation to all of our card-making supporters for helping brighten Everly's day.
Everly is scheduled to finish chemotherapy treatments in April 2023. We look forward to continuing to support her. |
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Meet HenleyHenley is an amazing little girl from Washington who is currently battling Leukemia and undergoing weekly Chemotherapy treatments.
Henley first received cards from CFHK in early 2021 during a Chemotherapy treatment. Her mom said the cards brightened her day and provided some much needed encouragement during Chemotherapy. Since then, Henley has received cards from CFHK several more times as well as an autograph by Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman. Henley's parents are very grateful to CFHK and our card-making supporters. We look forward to continuing to support Henley during her next year of chemo treatments. |
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Meet CooperCooper is an amazing young boy who is battling Leukemia, a form of childhood cancer. He is currently 6 months into chemotherapy treatment. Cooper was referred to receive cards from CFHK by a family friend.
Cooper's mom said receiving cards from CFHK made him smile and brightened his day. They were grateful to CFHK and our card-making supporters. We look forward to continuing to support Cooper during his treatment. |
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Meet LillyLilly is an amazing teen girl who has to undergo regular medical treatments and hospitalizations at Nationwide Children's Hospital due to a chronic illness. She was initially referred to receive cards from CFHK by her mom, who thought she could use something to brighten her day.
Since then, Lilly has gone on to receive cards from CFHK regularly--both general and holiday cards--as well as autographs by CFHK Celebrity supporters like Olympian Aly Raisman. Her mom says the cards always make her smile and bring her joy! Lilly even sends us personalized voicemail recordings to say thank you! We look forward to continuing to support Lilly and her family. |
The photo on the left shows Callie, during treatment, with her autograph from us,.
The photo on the right shows Callie after treatment, with her hair back!
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Meet CallieIn 2012, Callie was diagnosed with Leukemia, and underwent over a year of regular Chemotherapy treatments at the Children's Hospital in Atlanta. During her treatment, Callie received multiple cards from CFHK as well as autographs from CFHK celebrity supporter Lauren Conrad. The cards continually brightened Callie's day and made her smile. It meant a lot to her family to know someone was thinking of their family during this difficult time. Callie is a true example of the impact that the cards have and she is a true inspiration.
Callie is now in remission from cancer and enjoying her childhood. Her family continues to keep in touch with our team and support CFHK. |
Damon holding the cards he received from CFHK.
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Meet DamonIn 2011, Damon was diagnosed with cancer and began Chemotherapy. Damon received multiple general and holiday cards from CFHK throughout his treatment as well as autographs by CFHK celebrity & athlete supporters. It meant a lot to Damon to know someone was thinking of him and sending encouragement during such a difficult time. His family was very appreciative to CFHK as well.
Damon is now in remission from cancer. |
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Meet MackenzieIn 2011, Mackenzie spent weeks at Lurie Children's Hospital waiting for a heart transplant and then recovering after the transplant. She was missing out on her senior year of high school, her friends and normal life. It was very difficult.
She received multiple cards from us during that time that really impacted her. It even inspired Mackenzie to get involved with CFHK after she recovered. Mackenzie is doing well post-transplant. She now works in the healthcare industry helping other transplant patients. |
Erin and her little sister, Lea, holding the Christmas cards they received from CFHK.
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Meet ErinErin first received a card and autograph by Lauren Conrad from us while she was undergoing cancer treatment.
Sadly, Erin's condition worsened. As it unfolded, we sent Erin another card and one for her sister, Lea, with whom Erin was very close. It meant a lot to Erin and her family. Erin lost her brave battle to cancer in 2012. Her bravery continues to inspire us. We continue to remain in touch with her family who continue to support CFHK. |