Do you remember Shane (the boy that had cancer and just wanted cards from around the world for his birthday?) Well, I am a member of a local gym in town, Curves, and each quarter they put out a new magazine. Well, they had an update on Shane and here's what they said:
"Thanks to all the wonderful Curves clubs that sent well wishes to Shane. Our latest count had Shane receiving 5.6 million cards. He was thrilled with the response, including the celbrity cards from John Travolta, Dr. Phil, Marcia Wallace, prime minister Stephen Harper, and many more. His favorite cards were one with the Canadian flag signed from the troops in Iraq and also a Spiderman card. Shane received cards from all over the world, including Fiji and Australia. According to Chris, manager of the Alexandria, Ontario, Cuves, Shane has finished his radiation although his chemoterapy will continue into 2008."
So, there you have it. Can you imagine!? Wow. Anyway, when I went back to the family's website it pops up a message saying that the family has requested that people stop sending cards but that they are thankful for the tremendous support.
5.6 million cards. Wowsa.
3 comments:
Speaking of Shane, did you ever have to read that book/short story in English literature? My favorite line from that was, "Can you whup him, pa?"
What in the world do you do with 5.6 million cards? I'm guessing a big bonfire.
WOWSA!!! That's awesome!!! I always meant to send one and I never got it out!! :(
That's so cool,Jen! I'm glad that so many did send cards, it probably made him feel like he could get through the next go round of meds...awesome. Mom
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