GIVEAWAY! In honor of Cards for Kate

Hey!  Just want to give something away today – hope that is ok. :)  I have been thinking about Kate all day and thinking about how much our cards will make her smile.  And, I want to make one of you all smile, too.  So just leave a comment here by Tuesday at 11:59pmEDT telling me what made you smile today and I will pick a winner of these three Fiskars punches…

Fiskars prize

I am going to share all the Cards for Kate info here again because so many people have asked for it.  Please keep them coming in.  The prizes are ROCKING.  Click HERE and check them out.  Several great companies are giving away HUGE $$$ goodies!  And more are coming. 

Here is the info…

Cards for Kate Card Drive

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Here is some info about Kate:

About 6 weeks ago the life of the McRae family changed forever when their precious 5 year old daughter, Kate, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.  Dad (Aaron) is a pastor in Arizona and he and his wife, Holly have two other children, Will and Olivia.  Of course this is devastating for the whole family and many are praying for them.   (Go to www.prayforkate.com to learn more about this family and their struggle).  Kate has a rough road ahead of her for quite awhile.  When you hear their story you will want to do anything you can to help.

And one thing we can do to help is to send cards to Kate and her family to encourage them, give them strength, and let them know how many people are thinking about and praying for them.  And the most generous and kind people in the world are crafters so we thought we’d have a Cards for Kate Card Drive.  This time I have two rockin' friends helping me out – Jana Millen and Kristina Proffitt.  Be sure to watch their blogs for more info, etc.

Think of how much it would encourage this family to receive cards from all over the world.  You can simply send the cards to me. We will then box them up and pay to send them to Kate's parents.  (We have already gotten the ok from them.)

The details:

  • Cards can be for any member of Kate's family:

                           -  Kate (age 5) – The sweet girl who is battling cancer.
                           -  Little brother Will.
                           -  Bigger sister Olivia.
                           -  Mom and Dad, Aaron and Holly.

  • Cards can be anything cheery, encouraging, supportive, etc.  (This family is a family of God, so for all you Christians out there, feel free to share messages of Faith.)  Anyone can send a card – even your children!
  • Please write a message in the card and sign your name and where you are from.  On the card envelope, please write the name of who the card is for (Kate, Will, Olivia, Aaron and/or Kate).  Also, please don't seal the envelope, as Kate's parents might want to preview cards before the kids see them.
  • With your cards, please include a piece of paper with your name, address, email address and number of cards.  We will keep these for picking out prizes.  (See below.)
  • The cards should be sent to:

                        Jennifer McGuire
                 
       Card Drive for Kate
                 
       PO Box 428612
                 
       Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

  • Please send the cards to arrive by October 1. This should give enough time for those overseas to play along. As we get enough to fill a box to send to Kate's family, we will send them.  This way they don't get them all at once.  And since they are having some struggles lately, the sooner we get some cards, the better.
  • If you want to send more than just a card (such as a gift), please just send directly to the address given HERE.
  • If you want to donate money to Kate's family, please click HERE.  If you want to help cover the costs of shipping, feel free to include some money in with your cards.  Any money leftover will be donated to the family.  (But there is NO need to include money.)

And… how about some prizes as a thank you for participating?  For all the cards we get, we will pick random winners of some great prizes.  Click HERE for up-to-date prize info.  Stuff will be added soon and often.  Please keep in mind that winners will be pick based on piece of paper you include with your cards with your name and info. So, be sure to include it!

Thank you everyone,

Jennifer, Kristina and Jana


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487 thoughts on “GIVEAWAY! In honor of Cards for Kate”

  1. Tonya B. says:

    The thought of sleeping in for 3 days and getting to be in my craft room non-stop for those 3 days makes me SMILE 🙂
    thanks for the chance to win some great products

  2. TammyM says:

    I smiled (with tears in my eyes)knowing that my little Michael is forever present with the Lord. He battled cancer for 3 months – diagnosed 6.21.04 and died 9.21.04 from a reaction to the chemo. I also smiled because of people like you who are organizing this card drive when you really have no idea what an impact this will make on this family. Thank you!
    I also linked this on my website – I hope you didn’t mind.

  3. Dana says:

    I smiled today when my son told me to stop singing!

  4. We are celebrating the baptism of my bff’s son over the weekend 🙂

  5. Lorena says:

    Hi, Jennifer! It’s pretty early in the morning here in Uruguay… and the first thing that made me smile was seeing my 2 years old little son in his pijamas arranging a bunch of soap bars in line by color while he waited for me to prepare his feeding bottle.
    Thanks for the chance and great job with the Card Drive! Hope mine arrive safely from down here!
    Lorena

  6. sally says:

    Getting back to work after the school holidays. I work in the school office and seeing the smiling faces of the new intake on their first day always makes me happy.

  7. Kristen says:

    My sweet almost 2 year old waking up and saying, “I you mama!” (I love you mama) Just melts my heart every time she says it! A chance to win these awesome punches brings a pretty big smile to my face as well! HEhe! Thanks Jennifer!

  8. Carol says:

    Last night my boys slept in there bedroom together for the first time. Usually I have one in my bed with me. I was kinda lonely but my boys woke up with smiles on their faces and made me so proud.

  9. Terra Fortner says:

    What made me smile yesterday was window shreen. Kind of funny, but you can do so much with it! I used it as a mask, like a stamp, and to emboss with. I kind of surprised myself with all the ideas popping into my head!

  10. Laurie W. says:

    What made me smile today was putting my daughter on the bus in the POURING rain. At first I wanted to get mad at the fact that I was drenched, but then all I could do was laugh! (and continue to get ridiculously wet!)

  11. My kids and my doggies make me smile…..thanks for the chance to win

  12. Therese says:

    Watching the younger birds at my feeders chirping at each other and nugging their way into the feeder. I can’t help but smile as it reminds me of my two teenagers who were once small chirpers themselves 🙂

  13. Nicole K says:

    I smiled today realizing that it’s the last work day before a three day weekend and that will give me time to get caught up on crafty things.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  14. Krista says:

    I smiled today at work when my husband called just to tell me he loves me.

  15. Suzzi says:

    We are working on the cards this weekend.

  16. Rebecca G says:

    You are really great to do this for Kate and her family. It truly shows your great heart. Thank you. My smile today……my hubby got up with the baby at 3 am and changed her diaper and brought her to me to feed so that I didn’t have to get up. How sweet of him.

  17. My husband sent me a sweet little e-mail today. With the start of school we haven’t seen each other much or spent too much quality time, but I know he’s still thinking of me and that makes me smile 🙂

  18. Helen says:

    You’re so generous, Jennifer. 🙂 I’ve smiled loads today as we had the last morning of our Holiday Bible Club. Great joy to see so many kids having fun and learning more about Jesus.

  19. Holly S says:

    My husband wearing the new socks I bought him yesterday and sending the old, holey, stained ones to the garbage–hey simple things are making me smile lately-trying to get back to ‘basics’! thanks for the chance to win!

  20. dmatthews says:

    Today I am smiling because it’s payday Friday!

  21. Tara Piper says:

    I answered the phone to my husband singing me a goofy song in my ear! It was classic Wayne and I loved it!

  22. Christina says:

    what made me smile today was watching the sun rise

  23. {vicki} says:

    What made me smile?
    picking my son up from school

  24. Karen B says:

    My two yougest granddaughter made me smile today. The baby give me a big hug and the other said “Grandma she loves you”………………

  25. Amy says:

    Today, smiling is easy. 1) it’s friday 2) we move into our first house on Sunday and 3) I am going to pick up some brachs autumn candy inspired by Tim Holtz! Yum! Show those pearly whites…It’s friday!!!

  26. Liz says:

    I’m smiling today because the girls I graduated college with in 2007 are having a reunion over the weekend and I can’t wait. We haven’t all been together since our graduation night and I miss them SO much!

  27. Allison says:

    What made me smile? Coming home from work to see my 13 mo old, my hubby and my parents. Also to start a 4-day weekend!

  28. Today, smiling is easy! 1) It’s Friday! 2) We move into our first house on Sunday 3) Long weekend! 4)I am planning on buying some brachs autumn candy corn mix inspired by Tim Holtz! YUM! Show those pearly whites…It’s Friday!!!

  29. Tammy Miner says:

    Something that made me smile was being able to talk on the phone to my great aunt. We have recently reconnected, and it’s great to be able to share and to love and support each other.

  30. Kelly says:

    Sleeping in with an extra day off & very few “have to dos” for 4 days. Being in my creative space makes me smile! Thanks for the chance to win goodies.

  31. What always makes me smile is my 2 kids, they can always make me smile.

  32. Tracey B says:

    When we went to TIm’s, my 2 year old had to have the donut with the colourful sprinkles on top. I told him he had to eat the evidence, but he had the sweetest ring of sprinkles around his mouth. It made me smile and I wished I had my camera close.

  33. Hannah Nicole F says:

    Reading your blog today is what made me smile, It’s really Great what your doing for this Family. I hope to be able to Donate soon.

  34. NanaBevM says:

    Keeping Kate and her familiy in our prayers.
    It’s so sad to see a young child going
    through this agony. May God keep Kate and
    her family in His hands and give them comfort
    and peace.

  35. Sarita says:

    My 3 year old daughter makes me smile every day.

  36. Shannon says:

    What made me smile today was knowing I am able to spend time with friends and family today just chillin’.

  37. Deb says:

    I smiled today when my son asked for a chocolate chip cookie for breakfast that I had brought home for him last night (my husband and I went to a festival for date night and I brought home a cookie for him). I actually let him have it for breakfast (against my better judgement) and enjoyed watching him savor every bite!

  38. Laurie says:

    The same thing that makes me smile the first thing in the morning every day…That God gives me another day to smile about and that He gave me my wonderful family of my husband and three furry children! 🙂 Laurie

  39. Krista says:

    My amazing friend is attending the ZUMBA Convention in Orlando. I opened e-mail this morning to see a photo of her with the founder of ZUMBA. She looked stunning and happy which made me smile ;-D

  40. Dani says:

    The sunshine absolutely makes me smile every morning

  41. Dani says:

    The sunshine absolutely makes me smile everyday.

  42. CJ Max says:

    My kids made me smile today just thinking about the wonderful day they had yesterday…..their accomplishments…big and small…..I am grateful. And the fact that you are helping a child during a difficult time…….her beautiful picture made me smile…..

  43. Jennifer D says:

    The sight of my 3 month old baby sleeping in his crib. (I had been told that I may never have children.) 🙂

  44. Sarah M. says:

    Seeing my little mans smile each morning always makes my day! He is always giving hugs and kisses! What a cutie!

  45. paperfreak says:

    Having breakfast with my 3-year-old grandson – really makes me smile!

  46. Glenna says:

    When I woke up this morning, it was pouring down rain. The first rain we have seen in weeks. Made everyone smile as we sat and just watched it come down.

  47. debbie susee says:

    Getting a call from the school with a message that said my son had “excellent behavior” in his 4th period class yesterday.

  48. Etta says:

    My three year old and his best buddy playing together so well this morning! Thanks for the giveaway. Planning on doing so cards for Kate and family soon!

  49. Karen loper says:

    What made me smile…..my 10 year old sons energetic and oh so funny morning humor……..and i am not a morning person, but with him around- its a lot easier…thanks for the punches and great card drive for Kate….

  50. Susan McRae says:

    A beautiful warm and sunny morning greeted me, and that made me smile!

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