Massimo’s gone to Italy for a bone marrow transplant
Posted 21 May 2013
Piverone, Torino
Massimo & Tracy, his wife, run a wonderful pizzeria in Hout Bay, South Africa with much love and care. They have recently left the pizzeria in the safe hands of their friend Johan as they’ve left for Genova, Italy, where Massimo will have a bone marrow transplant to cure a rare form of blood cancer. Luckily his sister Loretta is a perfect match as a donor.
It would be wonderful for them to feel supported while they’re away. If you’d like to send them a friendly postcard wishing them well and supporting them through Massimo’s recovery, CLICK HERE FOR MASSIMO’S POSTAL ADDRESS IN ITALY
Let me know if you do (send me an email) so I have an idea of how many people out there are participating in this little initiative.
Also: If you know people who would also be keen to send A supportive postcard, send them the link. The more postcards they receive, the more impact they will have.
Esteé, the little fairy girl, is bed-ridden and LOVES mail
Posted 22 March 2013
Franschoek, South Africa
People always call Esteé a garden fairy because of her unique and enchanting presence. She is 12 years old and bedridden by a rare illness. Borellia attacks the central nervous system. It affects the digestive tract as well as the heart which means that she’s in constant pain. The little lady can hardly walk.
She is very creative and loves to make bracelets and necklaces. Her older brother Carl is her best friend. She has two animals, Nikita her kitten and Sherlock her spaniel. Her passion is to find little trinkets, beautiful paper and making cards and parcels for people. She has made friends with two girls in Switzerland and spends her entire day planning gifts and parcels for them. She is a loving and caring little soul and always tries to say thank you with a little gift or card. “She says every day she wishes that somebody would just send her a littler letter in the post.”
Let’s do it! Let’s overwhelm this little lady with loads of lovely postcards for her to stick up on her walls. Let’s give her that happiness boost to push her through these challenging times. CLICK HERE for her postal address
I received this message from Esteé’s mum today and thought I’d put it up because it’s thanks to all of you that this project has any impact at all. Thank you all for participating:
“Your project of happiness is working so well! Estee received postcards from all over. Two kids wrote and told about their special holidays. We went away for a week and when we came back, she had cards, postcards and parcels in the post. It is AMAZING what difference that made. She has identified two little sick girls on your site and we are going to write to them. We bought postcards of the SALT telescope in Sutherland where Estee’s dad works.
All the lovely, positive message, inspired her to make cards with puff pens and glitter glue. She is lying flat on her back, drawing all kinds of things on black cards and envelopes. They are all hanging like washing from the burglar bars to dry!
Thank you for bringing hope into my child’s life.”
Let me know if you send a postcard (send me a message in the message box) so I have an idea of how many people out there are participating in this little initiative.
Also: If you know people who would also be keen to send a “You’re awesome & we’re thinking of you” postcard, send them the link. The more postcards she receives, the less alone she feels.
Courageous Camryn’s is turning 5
Posted 22 March 2013
Ontario, Canada
Camryn Hunter is a little girl who was diagnosed with Acute Myelod Leukemia in 2011. The cancer was a rare form and the treatments have taken quite a toll on her and her family. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy treatments in Kingston. Camryn’s 5th Birthday is on the 17th April and it would be awesome if she were to receive loads of friendly Happy Birthday messages from all around the world. CLICK HERE for her grandparents’ postal address (they’ll bring her the cards as a surprise on her birthday)
Here’s a her page for more information on what she’s experiencing.
Let me know if you do (send me an email) so I have an idea of how many people out there are participating in this little initiative.
Also: If you know people who would also be keen to send a “Happy Birthday little lady” postcard, send them the link. The more postcards she receives, the more beautiful messages she gets to hear.
Jerrid Johansen
Posted 5 March 2013
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
If you’ve been to the Postcard Happiness Project before it’s likely that you were introduced to Meighan Johansen, the super optimistic and inspiring 28 year old teacher who was fighting cervical cancer. Sadly Meighan passed away a few days ago.
It would be wonderful if we could all send her husband, Jerrid and her five year old son, Brayden, some love. If you’ve lost someone perhaps you have something to share. If you’d just like them to know that you’re out there thinking of them and sending love, I’m certain that it will lift their spirits even just a little.
For their postal address click here. Please send me an email if you do so I have an idea of how many of you out there are participating in this project. Thanks.
Also: If you know someone who might also want to send a friendly postcard, send them the link. The more postcards they receive, the better.
Alison’s ovecoming great challenges
Posted 9 January 2013
Maryland, USA
Kaitlyn’s mom, Alison, has struggled with a lot of late. In the past few years she’s been through a couple of challenges. She feels alone, lost and helpless yet she lights up when someone genuinely reaches out to her in the smallest way. It takes very little to make her day. “I think even one friendly postcard from a stranger would brighten her days beyond measure.”
Let’s send Alison an endless stream of positive postcards to lighten up her days and help her see the lighter side of life. CLICK HERE for her postal address. She’s made it this far and if we send her a little love and encouragement she might rediscover hope.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Jarryn’s getting back on his feet
Posted 5 December 2012
Gauteng, South Africa
Jaye’s friend Jarryn has had a pretty tough year. He’s been challenged by a snowball of elements. He’s just beginning to recover and his self-esteem is shot. He wants to start his life again but some days he just doesn’t have the energy to pick up the pieces and move on.
Let’s give Jarryn the encouragement to not only keep on keeping on but to rediscover the joys of life. CLICK HERE for his postal address and send him the most encouraging postcard you’ve ever written! He’s made it this far and if we believe in him maybe he will too.
Please send me an email if you do send him post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Sue’s having another melanoma removed
Posted: 9 September 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
Kevin’s friend, Susan Roy, had a melanoma removed from her left knee in February last year. Now she is going in again to have anther removed from the same place. Sue’s positive thinking is solid, her heart warm and her soul peaceful, but her body is suffering and this is affecting her spirit.
Send Sue some encouragement and warmth in the form of kind words on a postcard, click here for her postal address.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Ann is an angel to her friends
Posted: 3 August 2012
Michigan, USA
Angel’s Mom, Ann, is an angel herself. She dedicates a great deal of her time and energy to helping others as she spends hours writing long hand-written letters to dozens of sick family and friends. She works hard cleaning houses and often supports the people she loves with her earnings: All this while she’s trying to keep her Type-2 diabetes under control. If Ann came home and there were friendly postcards with her name on them in the mailbox it would lift her spirits and give her a great boost of positive energy.
If you’d like to send Ann a little burst of love and positive energy in the form of a postcard click here for her postal address.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Emma is preparing for her final exams
Posted: 1 August 2012
Durban, South Africa
Amy’s beautiful younger sister, Emma, is starting to prepare for her end of year Matric exams. She writes for 3 weeks in September and again for a month in mid October. With her hopes to study Medicine next year this exam season puts her under a lot of pressure. Her older sister has no doubt that Emma will be the most incredible doctor one day with the great work ethic, amazing people skills, warmth and love that flows from her. If you’d like to send her a boost of “we’re right behind you/ you can do this” energy then click here for Emma’s postal address and send her a postcard of encouragement.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Holly passed with flying colours
Posted: July 2012
London, United Kingdom
Holly has been a hard working woman from the day she finished school. She worked hard at jobs that payed the bills but were not her passion. A year ago she took the great leap and invested her life savings in the best course in beauty therapy. The course she’s dreamed of doing for years. Last week her final results came through and she’s passed her exams with honours! Holly the fantastic Beauty Therapist! If you’d also like to congratulate her on her hard work, her bravery and for following her dreams the click here for her postal address and send her a lovely postcard.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Filomena’s been diagnosed with thyroid cancer
Posted: July 2012
London, United Kingdom
Collette’s old school friend, Filomena, has recently been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Sadly she is not unfamiliar to this sickness. Filomena is living in the UK far away from her old friends and family and she could really do with a little support right now. If you would like to help life her spirits by sending her a ray of sunshine in the form of kind words and support on a postcard the click here for her postal address and post away.
Regine’s lighting up her husband’s life
Posted: June 2012
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Regine Kröger is an angelic figure in her community. She has the beautiful gift of lighting up people’s lives with her presence and her beautiful paintings. For the past few years Regine’s been caring for, supporting and lifting the spirits of her wonderful Husband, Detlev, who’s struggling with Cancer. If you’d like to congratulate her on her courage and her tenacity or simply send her a message of “keep it up, you’re doing a wonderful job” I’m almost certain that she will feel an extra boost of energy that will help her to keep on keeping on with her wonderful support. Click here for her postal address.
Jane is fighting diabetes
Posted: June 2012
Pewaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Jenn’s mom, Jane Kilby, could use a little support. At 72, after a long battle with diabetes, she is facing the amputation of her right leg. She will have to endure a long inpatient stay at the hospital which means that she won’t be getting cheered up by her favourite little two-year old person, her grandson, for a while.
If you’d like to send this wonderful lady some love and support in the form of kind words on a postcard to lift her spirits while she heals, click here for her postal address.
Natalie’s going back in for more surgery
Posted: May 2012
South Africa/ USA
In January 2011, after emergency surgery, doctors confirmed the diagnosis of a slow growing cancer that affects Natalie’s spine. Her family has been incredibly supportive and they have done everything possible to have her treated by the best specialists in the USA. Natalie has recovered incredibly well from months of challenging surgeries, merged vertebrae, radiation and recovery in a halo brace.
In April 2012 results from a PET CT Scan revealed two tumours affecting the ribs on the right side of her chest. Natalie was then (in May) flown back to the Center for Chordoma in Boston and underwent her second dose of treatment. There were unexpected complications and Natalie has been fighting hard to make it through all these challenges while her family stands firmly by her side. She will be flown back in cape Town in August.
This little 11 year old lady has been incredible brave and courageous throughout these challenging times and if you would like to congratulate her on this or send her some “you’re so strong brave little girl” then click here for her postal address.
For more information on her story click here
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Mel’s son, recently passed away
Posted: May 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
Mel’s son, Sascha, has recently passed away and I know she could do with some postcard happiness. If you’d like to send her a little message saying something along the lines of “Hi Mel, you don’t know me but I’m thinking of you and hoping it gets a little lighter every day” then click here for her postal address.
Please send me an email if you do send her post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Mary & Tjaart Kruger have relocated
Posted: April 2012
Swellendam, South Africa
Mary and Tjaart are in the process of unpacking their life’s belongings after months of preparations for their big move from Pretoria to Swellendam. They’re in the process of retiring and moving from the capital of South Africa to a beautiful little town near the coast. We all know how challenging it can be to move house and leave great friends behind. It would be wonderful if Mary and Tjaart were to receive postcards in their new postbox welcoming them to this beautiful new phase of their lives as they re-build their home anew.
If you’d like to send them a postcard, click here for their postal address.
Please drop me a note if you do send them post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Jean Claude Buisson is back in action
Posted: April 2012
Cape Town, South Africa
I’d like to introduce you to a man I have a great deal of respect for, my father, Jean Claude. He’s such a great inspiration to me.
In May last year he had a stroke that left him paralyzed on the right hand side of his body. Since then he’s worked incredibly hard (with no moans or complaints) to regain movement. He’s already walking without a stick which is incredible! He keeps his mind focused on the positive which I believe to be a monumental achievement.
JC used to be a pilot, loves tennis and is French with a thick charming accent.
It would be supérbe if you sent him a postcard in celebration of his bravery. No pity, just a postal high five and “keep it up”.
Please drop me a note if you do send him post so I can get an idea of how many of you out there are sending postcards. Thanks.
Click here if you’d like his postal address