Cards Celebrate Community Heroes

Thursday, March 1, 2007

(NAPSA)—Americans across the country have found a way to thank community heroes who have touched the lives of friends and neighbors. Theyre sending greeting cards or notes as part of a national procram that helps people recognize the heroes in their ownlives. Who are these everyday he- roes? They are any of the thousands of people who take time out of their day to help others. They work as mentors, drive elderly neighbors around town and help friends when they are down. They do any of the little—but important—things that keep communities together. Connecting Through Cards Heroes In Our Midst is a national program of the Greeting Card Association that seeks to reinforce the importance of con- necting with others, and to recognize individuals in America’s com- munities who are giving of themselves to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Each month, program officials travel the country to spotlight two Heroes In Our Midst, honoring them with a hometown award ceremony, and inviting their communities to express their care and appreciation for these individuals Juliette Bogus, spokeswomanfor Heroes In Our Midst, reads from one of the thousands of cards sent. “Heroes In Our Midst and greeting cards both speak to the positive powerof creating a me-toyou connection,” says Heroes In Our Midst spokeswoman Juliette Bogus. “Everyone has a story about how someone impacted their life or created a lasting bond or shared memory through a greet- ing card.” Heroes In Our Midst is now planning to create a library of greeting card stories, sharing its by sending them a cardor note. Local residents are also encour- favorites with newspaper readers necting” by sending a card or note their greeting card stories. We’re aged to continue “the chain of con- andvisitors to its Website. “We’re asking folks to send us reports that 61 million people not asking for essays, just a few words letting us know how someone touched them, or showed how much they cared through a greeting card,” says Bogus. alone, so chances are you won't to Juliette Bogus, Heroes In Our to the everyday heroes in their ownlives. Tradition of Giving The Bureau of Labor Statistics volunteered their time last year Mail your greeting card stories have to look hard to find an Midst, 13812 18th St. NW, Suite Heroes In Our Midst program mail jo@HeroesInOurMidst.org. If you don’t have a special story to tell but you'd like to everyday hero. It’s hoped that the will help encourage people across the country to continue that spirit of caring and connecting with others. 200, Washington, DC 200386 or e- learn more about the program, visit www. HeroesInOurMidst.org.

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