Do you know the power of a Smile?
Smile, right now for us. It sounds silly, but didn't this simple act uplift your spirits? Whether it's you or someone else turning that frown upside down, it always feels wonderful. What feels even more wonderful is making a child smile. Today, YOU can make a difference in a child's day by bringing a smile to their face.
Alexandra Bakker, the founder and president of the Make A Child Smile Organization, knows the power of a smile. Back in 1998, she received a link to a website which belonged to a little 9 year old girl battling cancer. The little girl loved getting mail, so her parents were requesting people to send her cards in the mail to brighten her day. This inspired Alexandra and touched her heart. As adults, we love to receive mail. A child loves it even more! In May of 1998, Alexandra launched her website, which would impact the lives of many families around the world.
This beautiful place can be found at: www.makeachildsmile.org 
Here, you'll read about the journey and experiences of the many children and families who can use a little extra sunshine to their day. Each child's courageous story will touch your heart and speak to your soul. You'll want to reach out and hug each and every one of them. You're surely going to fall in love with their smiles. And it's their wonderful smiles we want to keep up and going. Therefore, addresses are provided for the children so you can send a card or little gifts through the mail to brighten their day.
Alexandra's website has made a difference in lives of children and families battling life-threatening illnesses. She's brought more hope and smiles to these children than she ever thought imaginable. She has also touched the lives of those who participate in sending their hugs and words of encouragement through the mail. She has definitely touched ours.
This holiday season, give a child battling a chronic illness a priceless gift....a Smile. No gift is greater than one sent from the heart. And You and I are making a difference, one child at a time. Bringing a little sunshine to their day, will surely bring more to ours.
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne
~ Believe Achieve ~
Its wonderful to hear what this child has done to impact the life of other children. Smiling is one of my favorite hings to do and putting a smile on someone else face is even better.
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful example of how we can all make a difference !
ReplyDeleteHi Jr,
ReplyDeleteIt is wonderful to hear what the little girl's parents began, which in turn inspired Alexandra to create the website.
Smiling has so many mood enhancing benefits, we're so happy it's one of your favorite things to do!! Keep it up!! It's contagious!! You're making everyone else SMILE, too!
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne
~ Believe Achieve ~
Hi Jacques!!
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful how the simplest gestures can make a world of difference in the lives of others. Thanks for stopping by and commetnting. Keep Smiling!! :-)
Many Blessings....
Hugo and Roxanne
~ Believe Achieve ~