Handwritten Inspiring Letters for Cancer Patients

A thoughtful activity to show a stranger that you are rooting for them!

Priorities

• Handwritten positive, inspiring letters, starting with "Dear friend," "Hi there," "Hi friend," etc.
• Long letters that include “on behalf of Sonia and Kits to Heart”
• Letters using the language in the samples below. You may repeat letters/artwork
• Use of cardstock paper and greeting card-sized paper. Store-bought cards with your own letters and artwork inside are welcome, though please be sure to write letters, not only a quote or two!
• Unsealed and blank envelopes are welcome but not required

We Do Not Accept

• Messages encouraging "quick" recovery or "get well soon," due to the nature of some cancers
• Cards with calendar dates or references to specific holidays; exceptions only made upon request
• Ongoing correspondence to only one patient
• Letters written in pencil or bright highlighters (difficult to read)
• Writing that someone you know passed away from cancer—stay optimistic!
• Letters on notebook/lined paper, printer paper, or index cards
• Photocopies or printed letters

For more information and guidance on submitting your letters, please visit https://kitstoheart.org/pages/volunteers