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永不褪色的信笺: 爱心圣诞卡征集
“老兵从未逝去, 只是悄然隐退。”
-- General MacArthur
老兵们现在在哪里？
他们在忙些什么？
他们喜欢什么？
他们有什么样的个性和执念？
时光微步，转眼迎来十二月，圣诞节快到了。我们现在征集手工制作爱心圣诞节日卡，送给VA Hospital的百名退伍军人，也送去我们对他们的挂念。发挥你的艺术才华，画出你的爱心，写上温暖的祝福，祝老兵们过一个快乐难忘的圣诞节。截至日期：12/15/2020.
欢迎所有关心他人并会全力以赴的孩子们加入“永不褪色的信笺 - 写给老兵们的挂念" 项目 (The Never Fading Poppy Project) 
Lingzi Foundation 令子基金会
 莱镇华协（CAAL）
Lexington Veterans Association
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关于“永不褪色的信笺” 项目（NFPP）
“永不褪色的信笺 - 写给老兵们的挂念" 项目(Never Fading Poppy Project) 是由莱镇青少年创建的， 通过手工制作和书写卡片， 与在贝德福德（Bedford）退伍军人医院(Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital)长期护理中的百名退伍军人进行交流互动，成为笔友。孩子们希望通过这个项目， 更多了解美国历史，珍惜勇敢的士兵所带来的和平， 并感谢他们为国家做出的贡献。
这些特殊的卡片不是在商店购买的，而是用白纸和创造力制作而成。我们不是在寻找艺术天才，而是那些关心他人并会全力以赴的人。不管卡片做成什么样子，我们相信，只要有人为之心动，它就是美丽非凡。
征集手工制作圣诞节日贺卡
卡片主题：这一批的卡片主题围绕圣诞节日，画出你的爱心，写上温暖的祝福，祝老兵们过一个快乐难忘的圣诞节。卡片将通过莱镇老兵委员会的志愿者送到老兵们的手里。
如何参加：扫描二维码微表注册登记参与，获取一对一的老兵名字配对。注册登记后我们会联系你，并提供活动具体详情。联系我们请扫描进入“永不褪色的信笺” 项目群。
时间：请在12/15/2020前将完成好的卡片放在以下地址信箱: 390 Lowell Street, Lexington.
制作卡片时，请注意以下几点: 
  • 卡片最好具有某种颜色和设计，而不仅仅是卡片上写有“谢谢”字样。创意无止境！
  • 卡片内可以写简短的自我介绍，也可向老兵询问问题或交流信息，最后表达“谢谢您的服务！”的意思并签字。（如果您希望收到退伍军人的回音，请在你的卡中注明，并邀请他们以笔友的身份回信）。
  • 卡片必须放在信封内，信封的正面写明：
    To: 配对退伍军人的名字 和 Unit Number， 如Leonard Adams, 2B
    From：制作卡片人的名字
  • 请不要包括寄信人地址。
如何加入"永不褪色的信笺" 项目
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“永不褪色的信笺” 项目
Contact us
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为老兵们制作感恩节日卡片活动回顾
由于疫情的原因，老兵们所在的Bedford Veterans Hospital自六月以来一直在有限的时间内开放，退伍军人过着更加孤立的生活。
11/3日感恩节前夕，“永不褪色的信笺” 项目发动了征集手工制作感恩节和老兵节卡片的活动，让孩子们用他们灵巧的双手，画出满满的爱心，写上真挚温暖的祝福，祝愿老兵们感恩节快乐。
这次活动吸引了一共71位的孩子参加，为77名老兵们送上了节日的问候和祝福。莱镇老兵委员会负责人Linda，以及志愿者Sarah和Jim在感恩节前夕将孩子们做的手工卡片送到老兵们的手里。Jim在给孩子们的感谢信写到：It will make a real difference in the lives of Veterans at the Bedford VA hospital!  And please convey a special thank you to the children - for all they are doing for the Veterans!
Anna Wang
Jodie Chen, 8th Grade
Yi Ling Sha, 7th Grade
Nathan Si, 2nd Grade
Andrew Zhao，5th Grade 
Kevin Si， 4th Grade & Nathan Si, 2nd Grade
Sopia Xie, 10th Grade
Maggie Zhu, 8th Grade
Clara Fu, 11th Grade
Amanda Luo, Kindergarten
“永不褪色的信笺” 项目创始人
10/21日，“永不褪色的信笺” 项目的几位创始青少年将第一批手工制作的卡片通过莱镇老兵委员会送到15位退伍军人手里。
每一张卡片凝聚了孩子们满满的爱
疫情中为老兵制作卡片
The Never Fading Poppy Project
“Old soldiers never die, they simply fade away.”
--- General MacArthur
Where are the veterans now? What have they been up to? What do they enjoy? What are their preferences and personalities?...
These thoughts were racing around in the minds of young girls who decided to reach out and write to the veterans.
They cared about the past. They created cards with love. They wrote their appreciations, questions, and thoughts. Here, generations of American citizens connect through letters, drawings, and more.
This card-writing project is an exchange between young teenagers and veterans at the Bedford Veterans Administration Hospital. There are over 100 veterans in long-term care, ready to receive laughter and love within these cards.
This is how the Never Fading Poppy Project was created, through ideas of young children who have always wanted to learn more about American history, cherish the peace earned by brave soldiers, and say their thanks who contributed to the country.
These special cards are not store-bought, instead, they are crafted with just a blank paper and creativity. We are not looking for art prodigies out there, but instead, those who care and will put their hearts into these cards. No matter what the end product looks like, art is subjective, and we believe that as long as anyone sets their heart to it, it will turn out absolutely beautiful. Here are a few things to keep in mind when making the cards.
The card must have some sort of color and design, not just a card with just the words “Thank You” written on it. Creativity is endless!
The cards should have a short note of introduction to the veteran on the inside of the card. The thoughtful message should start with a greeting and introduction (such as name, age, grade, school, fun fact, etc.), next ask them about themselves or add any other comments if needed. Finally, sign off with something along the lines of “Thank you for your service!” (If you would like to hear back from the veterans, feel free to add that to your card and invite them to write back as pen pals).
The cards must be placed within envelopes, the name of the designated veteran with Unit number  visibly on the front of the envelope. Please do not include a return address.
If your child is interested in making Christmas cards and brightening his/her day, simply open below link to register: NFPP.WeForm.net. 
An email will be sent in return providing the designated veteran's name, along with instructions on where to send the Christmas cards that you created.
Deadline：12/15/2020
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