Post Pals - Post a Smile on a Sick Child's Face

"Anna-Mae gets such enormous pleasure from receiving mail from all around the world; it’s difficult to put into words. She see's the people that sends mail as her friends, and because of this her confidence has grown. It has even opened a door for making friends at school, as she takes her mail into school to show her class so making an opening to talk about herself and her problems in a very positive way. Her confidence in herself and her abilities has also grown, as she loves to reply to the mail. (time allowing)"- Anne, Mum to Pal Anna Mae C, aged 10, Charcot-Marie-Tooth (Muscular Dystrophy)

"Talking about Post Pals has encouraged tolerance and understanding in my class.  It also gave a few of the children the motivation and opportunity to discuss siblings with illness/disabilities.  One boy in my class has a severely brain damaged older brother.  He had never mentioned this in school before, I think he may have been embarrassed or worried about others' reactions.  During one lesson about PP he started to share about his brother.  The class reacted very maturely and asked sensible questions about him.  This greatly helped this boy to express his feelings about having a disabled brother and was very beneficial for him"- Nicky Walker, Primary school teacher.

"I think Post Pals is great.  I'm blind so not many people send me post.  When I get home from boarding school on Fridays I love getting my Post Pals mail and presents, its the best thing about the weekend.  My mum reads everything to me and I've made lots of new friends all over England."- Pal Stephanie W, aged 15, Juvenile Battern Disease

"What an incredible achievement. this website is fantastic and we are so proud to have played a very small part in it"- Sarah Robbins, Princes Trust Head Office

"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 Pal James R, aged 12, Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

"If I had a penny for every precious thing the project did
Or had a magic wand to wave when the bad things happen
There would be no need for Post Pals, and the great things that they do,
Until that day does come may they keep up this fight through and through"- Fiona

"Post Pals is a fantastic idea. Sam loves opening his post, all the lovely cards and gifts have brightened many an otherwise grey day. Everyone has been so kind and caring, and it means alot to us."- Emma, Mum to Pal Sam M, aged 3, Epilepsy

"Hello girls! I just wanted to say thanks again for visiting Jacob's and signing his guestbook. You always leave such nice messages and I love to read them everytime you send them. You girls are so young and doing such an amazing job. Keep up the great work. You hold a special place in my heart "-Angela, Mum to Jacob 20/09/2003-19/02/2005

"Jamie has been spoiled throughout his treatment, with gifts from friends and family. When the Post Pals mail started to come through, I was worried that he wouldn't notice it much, as it was mostly cards. I was surprised that Jamie enjoyed his cards, postcards and letters. He was most thrilled with a valentine's card from someone!!!! I was most touched by a card from a boy in Afghanistan, which was homemade, and simple. On the front was a world, with children holding hands, and it said "Peace" on it."-Kelly, Mum to Pal Jamie, 14/4/2000 - 31/7/2005, Neuroblastoma

"You sure know how to spread the sunshine"- Grace and Katey

"Post Pals came into our lives a year ago, when our daughter who was 3 was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, Caitlin had been through an awful time with
her illness, and what Post Pals did for us was show us that there were people out there who cared and gave Caitlin something to look forward too.
Our daughters face lights up with delight when she receives something from them, brothers and sisters are also remembered. Post pals has made a huge
difference in our lives. A wonderful thing done by a team of wonderful people!"- Julie, Mum to Pal Caitlin M, aged 3, Cystic Fibrosis

"This site is amazing,i haven't looked on it in a while,but i was feeling rather down and came on here...what an inspiration. You girls who run the site are amazing,but the kids featured are even more incredible,inspirational"- Amy

"We would like to thank Post Pals for all the support and that the Posty means a lot to Matthew and we will never forget the trip to RAF St Mawgan organised by Post Pals. When your child is ill and your feeling low, its reassuring to know that there are people who are thinking of you"- Jackie and Andrew, parents to Pal Matty W, aged 9, Acute Myloid Leukaemia

"The site comments are all so encouraging and think that ppls words really highlight what the girls are doing and what an amazing job they've done in dealing with their own health issues and brightening up kids lives"- Richard, Post Pal Webmaster

Amy always looks on the mat every morning to see if she has any post and loves opening her mail, the boys also love receiving their post and it dosent make them feel left out either. Post Pals puts back some faith into us that people do really care, not just the staff at her hospital and family but people out in the world do actually read what the kids put on Post Pals and take time out to read about the illness and go out to get cards or sit and write to a child they don't even know, some people do really care out there"- Louise, Mum to Pal Amy P, aged 9 Diamond Blackfan Anemia

"I came to take a peek at your website and was absolutely taken aback by such a wonderful and caring effort you guys have created! This world would be a better place, indeed, if it contained more folks like you and all of the Post Pals team"- Colleen and Mollie

"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 Pal Jessica M, aged 5, Ganglioneuroblastoma

 "You lot truly do an amazing job, keep up the good work, its great to know that there's somebody out there helping to put on a smile on people's faces. I know from being housebound myself just how exciting and happy receiving post can be"- Helen 

 "Great site and what a lovely idea, anyone who is ill needs there life brightening but especially children"- Jane

 "As a parent thought- well, I can only say how very touched I am. I can see that loads of effort goes into this project and many support you. the monthly little art themes are fantastic and in our house, Eleanor (8) makes them up, and we put them in Harry's room. we talk to Harry about them, show him, point to colours, say who sent them etc. WE like to think, Harry looks and perhaps understands a little. Luckily most disabled children are not as severe as Harry, but in OUR life POST PALS makes a huge difference"- Sue, Mum to Pal Harry G, aged 4, Lennox-Gastaut

Post Pals is one of those underestimated groups, which grow from nothing into a beautiful flower. Its not just the poorly Pals that make me want to make a difference but the team to. The time & effort it must take to run such an amazing project astounds me, especially with the team’s health. I’m going to do a sponsored event for you as I’m sure you can use every last penny. You’re all simply wonderful & I look forward to "Giving Kids the Will to Say, LET ME LIVE ANOTHER DAY"!- Rebekca

"I love opening all of the cards and presents, and can't wait to get home from school to see what the Postman has delivered"-Pal Nicole B, aged 5, Spinal Fibro Sarcoma Tumour