Post Pals

I was watching Russell Howard's Good News today and at the end of his show he shows a short clip of something nice to make you feel good. Today's clip featured a website started by a young girl named Vikki George, who is suffering from M.E, in which people send letters or presents in order to cheer up children with illnesses.

I couldn't help but think this was a great idea and thought that everyone should know about it as it is such a nice way of spreading a little joy to those who deserve it most. Follow the link to find out more and how to get started http://www.postpals.co.uk/ and read some quotes of those the website has helped below.

I would like to thank you for doing such a great think by running this amazing website that really makes sick children smile. My daughter Jessie really loves her post and can't wait for a postman every morning. When he knocks on the door she runs to meet him. She loves getting the cards and presents too. Thank you so much again. - Stana, Mum to Jessica M, aged 5, Ganglioneuroblastoma

When James was first diagnosed, he was really miserable because of his treatment and subsequently due to some abscesses he developed. One thing that really perked him up was the attention of the Post Pals girls. Apart from the fact that he received cards and gifts, the messages that they wrote gave him the strength to keep himself together. Often the cards were handmade and he was delighted with the effort people had gone to just because he was ill. 2 and half years on, James is still getting cards and his twin sister is good friends with a lot of the girls who sent them. Such a simple idea has paid dividends in contributing to James' recovery. It is said that people who are prayed for stand more chance of recovery, but I believe that those who are supported by people such as the Post Pals team have their chances multiplied 10-fold. - Jon, Dad to James R, aged 12, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia