Write To Friends And Family
No one can deny that there is something special about receiving a letter, and even more so when you’re in the throes of cancer.
For those of us wanting to support a friend or family member whilst they are undergoing cancer treatment, a letter can be a smile on a lonely day, an unintrusive way to join them on their treatment days, or a distraction for when concentration eludes them.
Take a look at the articles below to gain some hints and tips on how to get started on writing your letter, and for some inspiration on how it could make your loved ones living with cancer feel when you do write.
Check out our top blog posts on writing to friends and family…
The changing seasons can provide the perfect letter writing prompts - here’s some for Autumn.
There are several reasons why it's good to write, for both yourself and the reader - read on to find out more.
Not sure where to start when writing to a loved one living with cancer? Start here, there’s lots of tips inside!
Not sure where to start on your letter writing? Don’t worry, we’ve got your questions covered.
Not sure what words to use? Why not create something a little different - with poems, illustrations or gifts?
People love the idea of writing a letter to someone in hospital but the reality of getting started can be harder than imagined.
and some other relevant posts for inspiration…
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We know sometimes it's not easy to know what to write in your letter, especially if you're writing to a stranger. So, why not try writing to something rather than someone.
Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats this Spring to help with us with our work.
Join our new fundraising event ‘From Me to Brew’ and enjoy some yummy treats to help with us with our work.
A letter is a gift, for anyone and everyone. A way to fight isolation and loneliness that many are affected by - your own and the reader’s.
Listen to Miranda Keeling being interviewed yesterday on BBC Radio 5 Live by Nihal Arthanayake, along with Professor Bruce Hood, our very own Alison Hitchcock and another friend and letter writer, Liz Maguire.
We’re celebrating World Poetry day by sharing some of our favourite poems that are wonderful to share in your letters.
Today is Send a Card to a Friend Day and we want to help you take those first steps into writing that card with some hints and tips!
We know that right now finding the positivity for your letter is not easy, so here are our 5 tips to help you write an uplifting letter and bring a smile.