IT'S AMAZING!!!Help Shane Reach His Goal: 3M Birthday Cards for 8th B-day!

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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around the story of Shane Bernier, a young boy with leukemia who wishes to receive 3 million birthday cards for his upcoming eighth birthday. Participants share their emotional responses to Shane's story, discuss the logistics of sending cards, and express their intentions to contribute to his goal.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares Shane's story, highlighting his battle with leukemia and his dream of receiving birthday cards.
  • Another participant notes the cost of sending a card to Canada, providing practical information for those wishing to help.
  • Several users express emotional reactions to Shane's story, with one participant sharing a touching moment with their child who wanted to make cards for Shane.
  • One participant mentions verifying the authenticity of Shane's story through a fact-checking website.
  • Another participant expresses a personal connection to Shane by noting they share the same birthday and plans to send a card.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express a shared emotional response to Shane's story and a willingness to support his goal, with no clear disagreement noted.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a community's support for a child facing serious health challenges, emphasizing personal stories and emotional connections rather than official guidance or policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Members of the community interested in supporting charitable causes or those looking for ways to engage their families in acts of kindness may find this thread relevant.

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Make an Ottawa Boy’s Dream Come True

Seven-year-old Shane Bernier has a big dream for his birthday. He turns eight on May 30th and his dream is to hold the world record for the most birthday cards received. His goal: 3 Million Cards. At almost 5 years old Shane was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. After 1 month into the treatment he was in early remission, meaning there were no cancer cells in his blood. Shane's family was very pleased with the early results, but his protocol called for 130 weeks of treatment. Then on July 6th, 2006 Shane relapsed after completing 108 of the 130 weeks. It was a shock to everyone including his doctors. Shane may have to undergo a bone marrow transplant down the road, but the good thing is that his brother Jacob is a match. Presently, there is no sign of cancer in Shane's system since relapsing.

When asked what he wants for his birthday, the shy boy responds, “Cards.”
“How many cards do you want, Shane?”
“Millions,” he says in a whisper.
Anyone wishing to help, send a card to:

Shane Bernier
Box 484
Lancaster, Ontario
K0C 1N0


http://www.myspace.com/cards4shane

You can also view his story here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VSCyFn0Tfw

MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO...
 
FYI, it is $0.52 to send a card to Canada.
 
For those of you skeptics out there (like me!), I've checked this out at www.snopes.com and it is TRUE! Probably the first email like this that I've ever seen that wasn't an urban legend.

So go ahead and send a card :)
 
He shares my bday, so I'll be sending a card!
 
Wow...

My 3 year old came in the room as I was watching that. I was crying of couse. She asked me what happened to him and why I was crying. I explained he was very sick and he wanted people to send him cards and that when I see children who are sick it makes me sad. She got very quiet and then said "Well, I'm not sick." No honey, you're just fine and mommy is very blessed for that. Then she asks: "How many cards can we send him?" I told her we would make him some cards tomorrow as our project and send them to him. She said she would like that and she wants him to get better. Then she gave me a sweet hug and wiped my tears away and told me "Don't worry mommy -- he's going to be ok. I'll pray to God."

God, I am soooo blessed!!!
 
Jennifer that is a really touching story... for all the headaches kids can be (I may not have any of my own, but I sure babysit a lot!) it's when they say something like that which makes grateful for having them in my life! It sounds like you have done a good job with your DD, so Happy early Mother's Day!
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the "IT'S AMAZING!!! Help Shane Reach His Goal: 3M Birthday Cards for 8th B-day!" initiative?

This initiative is a heartfelt campaign aimed at collecting 3 million birthday cards for Shane, who is celebrating his 8th birthday. The goal is to spread joy and show support for Shane by sending him birthday cards from around the world.

How can I participate in sending birthday cards to Shane?

You can participate by sending a birthday card to Shane at the designated address provided by the campaign organizers. Make sure to include a personal message to make it even more special!

Is there a specific theme or type of card that should be sent?

What is the deadline for sending birthday cards to Shane?

The deadline for sending birthday cards is typically set a few weeks before Shane's birthday. Check the campaign's official website or social media pages for the exact date to ensure your card arrives on time.

How will the collected cards be delivered to Shane?

The collected birthday cards will be gathered by the campaign organizers and delivered to Shane in a special presentation, making his birthday celebration even more memorable.

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