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Postcards for Carson

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Swap Coordinator:RachiiChu (contact)
Swap categories: Postcards 
Number of people in swap:17
Location:International
Type:Type 2: Flat mail
Last day to signup/drop:November 3, 2014
Date items must be sent by:November 10, 2014
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

Hello!

I did a swap like this one before for a relative with breast cancer, and she absolutely loved receiving the surprise bundle of postcards at the end. So, I thought I'd like to try it again for another family member who needs a lift.

Carson is my fourteen-year-old cousin. He's a brilliant and loving boy who loves playing video games and doing pretty much whatever it is teen boys like. But for the past few years, he's had a lot of trouble at school. He has Aspergers syndrome, which has unfortunately made him an easy target for bullies. His mother has been working tirelessly to make the world more comfortable, even switching his schools. But the bullying has only gotten worse as time goes on, and it's really starting to take a toll on him.

Currently our family is trying to find ways to boost his self esteem in whatever way we can. This is my way. I was worried it would seem cheesy for him, but his mother said that he would love it.

For this swap, the objective is to send one postcard to your partner and then one postcard to my address. At the end of the swap, when I have received a card from everybody on the list, I will bundle them together and either mail or deliver the parcel to Carson myself. This is for privacy reasons because I do not want to give out my aunt's address.

On the card sent for Carson, write a small positive note to him. Maybe it's a funny story, a story about you overcoming bullies, a word of encouragement if you also have experience being on the autism spectrum, some interesting facts (he's big into science, and a total whiz kid in it), jokes or riddles, or even just a nice, encouraging message that will brighten his day.

Swap for your partner is sender's choice, though it's always nice to send something based on your partner's interests. Just write something kind to spread a little joy.

For Carson, he will enjoy pretty much anything. If possible, his favorite subjects are reptiles, insects, Minecraft, Pokemon, Big Bang Theory (particularly Sheldon), dubstep music, and Magic: The Gathering.

I will send my address in an e-mail right before setting partners.

Discussion

craftyanimallover 10/ 6/2014 #

Hi i dont have nor use postcards but i was wondering if i could mail a card to you for him instead of a postcard. I don't care about getting a partner or getting a postcard in return , but would like to send him a card as i have 4 kids and i would hope to get the same for them if needed one day.Its very sweet of you to do this for him and i hope alot people join this for the kid school and kids are rough enough add a disability of any type and kids are down right cruel. I hope things get better for him as noone deserves to feel not good enough or have school or other things become something they dread.Just let me know if a card would be okay and if so I can him one and send it out around time the swap ends so u can take it with the postcards , thanks

paperpusher 10/ 6/2014 #

I was thinking almost the same thing, that I'd like to send a couple postcards directly to you- for him- without joining the swap. I was bullied all my years of school and it took me a LONG time to be ok once I was an adult. It's not something any child, for any reason, should have to endure. :( Message me if you would be ok with me sending the postcards to you.

HelenG6 10/ 7/2014 #

This is a lovely thing to do for your cousin. Blessings to him and to you. I look forward to this swap :)

grstamping 10/ 7/2014 #

I want to send him a postcard but not be part of a swap. I have sent you a message.

X0create 11/ 9/2014 #

Can you please resend the address for Carson? I accidently deleted it and can't find it in my trash folder :(

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