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    Default A Call to Arms

    First off, I want to say I have no affiliation or association with this family in any way. I just found the general request and though our group, during this month, is uniquely suited to make a showing.

    Here is what I saw:


    Sean Cuellar, reporter at KEZI
    Some people you meet and you never forget. I met Brandon this week -- he's fighting the fight of his life.
    Brandon is facing his third bout with brain cancer. He has one simple wish -- send him a letter. Please spread the word about Brandon’s fight.

    C/o Brandon Smith
    4736 Royal Ave. #125
    Eugene, Oregon 97402-1755
    U.S.A.

    Here is the news article:
    http://www.kezi.com/letters-encourage-boy-with-cancer/

    and their Facebook page:
    https://www.facebook.com/BrandonsFight


    It doesn't appear that he has the ability to reply. It is up to you, if you want to write. Like I said, I have no affiliation with them but as a group, we know better than most, how good it feels to get a piece of handwritten mail. For any of you out there that may be worried about hitting your 28 letters in the month, or may be worried about trying to keep up with all the replies. Here is a chance to write something short and simple, knowing that it doesn't have to be filled with conversation starting details.

    From a kids point of view (what am I saying), from anyone point of view, it is always more fun to get a letter from as far away and as different an environment as possible.

    Add a little ink to paper and make someone smile on the other side of the world.

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    Default Re: A Call to Arms

    There will be a letter in the post for him first thing tomorrow. Thanks for posting this I'm sure many on here will respond to your call.
    We look forward to the time when the power of love will replace the love of power. Then will our world know the blessings of peace.

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    This is very touching. I am definitely in. Poor kid

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    Sent!! Thanks Mark
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    Default Re: A Call to Arms

    Karas Kustoms posted another let's see if we can overload these kids with cards.And stickers
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    Default Re: A Call to Arms

    Letters and enclosures off to Brandon and Bubby today...

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    A letter to each of the young men is waiting for the postman to pick it up. I hope it brightens their day a bit.
    "When Men differ in Opinion, both Sides ought equally to have the Advantage of being heard by the Publick;
    and that when Truth and Error have fair Play, the former is always an overmatch for the latter."

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    Wow, I just bought some stickers today...will pop them into a card for Bubby tomorrow. Thanks for posting this.

    Therese

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    Yes thanks for bringing our attention to these wonderful boys. They will definitely be getting letters from me.
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    I sent a card out today to Bubby, with a pile of dinosaur stickers.

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    Bubby today, Brandon tomorrow. Hope it helps in any way.

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