Make a little boy's day...

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Registered: 05-14-2003
Make a little boy's day...
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Thu, 05-24-2007 - 1:04pm

Shane Bernier is a courageous seven-year-old boy from Lancaster, Ontario who was diagnosed
with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was only five. On June 6th, 2006 Shane and his
family received some unfortunate news: Shane experienced a relapse after completing 108 of 130 weeks of treatment. However, despite the bad news, Shane has managed to keep a positive outlook on his situation and has made a heart-warming wish. He hasn’t asked for money or toys or anything of the sort. Instead, his birthday is on May 30th and he would like to break the world record for the most birthday cards ever received. His goal is 350 million cards. With every card, Shane’s courage grows. Something as simple as sending a birthday card could be enough to help Shane find peace and joy in his current circumstances. Please take the time to send a card to Shane and make his dream become a reality. Share his story with your friends, family and co-workers. If at all possible, get your youth groups, church congregations, employees, neighbors or communities to set aside a few minutes to write a thoughtful note to Shane. Here’s his address...HURRY!!! MAY 30 IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! SEND A CARD TODAY!!!

Shane Bernier
PO Box 484
Lancaster, Ontario
K0C 1N0
Canada

Rebecca, wonderful wife and mom to the Fabulous Four!                   &n

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Registered: 12-04-2003
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 1:38pm

Hey Rebecca! when I first read your email message, I was sure that this was yet another hoax circulating on the internet, so I did some snooping around.


Apparently this is actually a true story, although there is now another "Shane" email circulating that is NOT true.


May 30th is also my son's birthday, so I'll pop out and get a card as well.


There is some additional info here:


http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/medical/bernier.asp


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Registered: 05-14-2003
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 5:30pm
After I posted it on another board, I had someone ask me if it was true or not, so thanks for the snopes info! His web site is www.shaneswish.com if anyone is interested.

Rebecca, wonderful wife and mom to the Fabulous Four!                   &n

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-24-2007 - 8:22pm

Thanks for that Rebecca....I will have the kids make something to send up there. We won't be able to do it until after the weekend though.


*Also, thanks for assuring us that this isn't a hoax. I checked out his page, he's up to about 125,000 cards so far!


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