Caring Hearts 2016 Result & Prize Winners

Phew.... It's been a whirlwind few weeks for all of us at Caring Hearts. This year, we have AMAZING turn out for the card drive that truly humble me. 

Here's some of the facts from this year:

- Last year, for US, Canada and Australia we received slightly over 22,000. This year, that amount is what I received just at my end! Total we received close to 64,000 cards!! Yes, we almost triple what we got from previous year. 

- We received cards from 21 countries, including Brunei, Serbia, Slovenia, Hongkong, Luxembourg, Japan, Slovakia, Greece, Germany, Italy, France, etc.

- We have 1345 contributors with many of them sending 100 plus cards. One person sent 799 cards, another sent 600, another 501. All I can say, THANK YOU! You all are amazing. Whether you sent 1 or 10 or 100, they all count and they all part of what make this card drive successful.

- We mailed the card packages to about 300 nursing homes and some elderly that are home bound and lives by themselves.

- Huge result also means huge shipping cost. I want to thank Simon Says Stamp and Wplus9 for stepping in and donating fund that really helped us in covering the shipping cost. Thank you to Heidi & Dawn for your support & generosity. What you did helped us so much!!

I am so proud of the way this card drive has grown. First year in 2010, we received 750 and look at where we are now. And, it's all because of YOU! Your support and generosity are what make it so successful. 

Now, what many been waiting for. The winners for Caring Hearts prizes! For all the winners, I'll be emailing all of you this weekend. As you can see the list is pretty long, so please bear with me. :)

CARING HEARTS GIVEAWAY WINNERS

Amy Lee's package of stamps & dies from MFT, Ellen Hutson & Mama Elephant : Colleen Passe

Gina K: $200 GC - Gail Silva

Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 in craft supplies - Janet Portillo

Maymay Made It: $100 GC - Kelli Green

Mommy Lhey: $100 GC - Tiffany Au 

Online Card Classes: $100 GC - Helen Finlay

Simon Says Stamp: $150 GC - Lynda Pleckan

Stamp-n-storage $100 GC - Lon Tomokiyo 

Waffle Flower: $100 GC - Sandy VanBiezen

Altenew: $50 GC - Joy Ott

A Jillian Vance Design: $20 GC - Sue Craig

Avery Elle: $30 GC - Kim Conley

Birch Press: $25 GC - Karen Edmonds

Bossy Joscie: $40 GC - Kristie Maynard

Butterfly Reflections Inc: $25 GC - Jill Boteler

Concord & 9th: $25 GC - Barbara Haan

Crafter's Companion US: $25 GC - Allie Gower

Crafter's Companion UK: £25 GC - Stefanie Borms

Ellen Hutson: $50 GC - Kerryn Murnain

Hallmark Scrapbook & Crafts: TWO $50 GC - Kathy Blaney-Murphy & Jennifer Moyer

Hero Arts: THREE $50 GC - Karin Hoag, Debbie Minton & Donna Gourley 

Jane’s Doodles: $50 GC - Mary Guikema

Honey Bee Stamps: $50 GC - Kathy Nelson

Lawn Fawn: $50 GC - Marjon Fokkens-Bruinoma

Lucys Cards: £25 worth of products - Stefanie Hanuschik

Mama Elephant: $25 GC - Lynn Wuest

My Favorite Things: $50 GC - Sandy Christman

Neat and Tangled: $50 GC - Melissa Pearson

Organize More: $75 GC - Theresa French

Paper Smooches: $25 GC - Sheila Langeslay

Pink & Main: $30 GC - Maggie Baxter

Pretty Pink Posh: $30 GC - Stephanie Meade 

Reverse Confetti: $50 GC - Michelle Lupton

Right At Home: $20 GC - Glenis Stuart

Scrapbook & Cards Today: one year subscription – BVHS Students

Spectrum Noir: One tin of Coloured Blend Color Pencil - Norma Canete

SugarPea Designs: $50 GC - Bettina Kreuer

Sunny Studios: $25 GC - Ruth Gauss

Sweet Stamp Shop: TWO $25 GC - Jerneja Bozic & Tammy Folaron

Taylored Expression: $50 GC - Carla E Maclafferty

The Ton: $25 GC - Enna Adams

Verve Stamps: $30 GC - Gloria Borschowa

WOW Embossing Powders: $30 GC - Brenda Gentry

Your Next Stamp: $50 GC - Cheryl McMahan

Newstons Nook Designs: $25 GC - Naneyn Mitchell

CardMaker magazine: 1 year subscription - Sherry Danielson

Sweet Stamp Digis: $25 GC - Michelle Thao

Cut Cardstock: $50 GC - Linda Grant

Studio Katia: Canada $35 GC - Trina Pham

Paper Tempress: TWO $25 GC - Vicki Gersey & Beverly Pevarnick

Update: All winner already  been notified & prize send directly from the prize sponsor.

Again, from all of us at Caring Hearts, thank you for your contribution & support. Bringing Christmas joy and sharing kindness are the heart of our card drive. And, whether you know it or not, your contribution made a difference. Like someone said to me, we don't know how many people's life we touch with our cards. No act of kindness is too little. Let being KIND be part of our daily life, not only at Christmas, but all through the year. God bless you all.