1983年11月，总统罗纳德·里根签署法令，规定从1986年起，每年1月的第3个星期一定为马丁·路德·金全国纪念日，并且定为法定假日。此后每年，美国各地都会举行游行和集会活动进行纪念。1994年，这一天还被定为全国志愿服务日。

由莱镇青少年发起的“永不褪色的信笺 - Never Fading Poppies”项目继续发扬社区志愿服务的传统，协助莱镇 MLK 2022 Celebration Committee 组织发动社区的青少年们为退伍军人、医护人员和在一线工作的服务人员们制作感谢卡片。

今年共有37位青少年学生参加了这项 MLK Day 志愿服务，最小的孩子只有8岁。孩子们一共制作了351张感谢卡片，他们发挥自己的艺术才华，画出爱心，写下温馨的祝福，感谢退伍军人、医护人员的服务，并祝愿他们度过一个快乐难忘的节日。这些感谢卡片将送到Bedford VA Hospital退伍军人、Lawrence Community Health Center的医护人员、还有在一线工作的服务人员们手里。

社会的进步需要全社会的共同参与和努力，志愿服务正是鼓励越来越多的人参与到服务社会的行列中。参与个马丁·路德·金日 (MLK Day) 志愿服务的青少年学生，用实际行动来纪念马丁·路德·金这位美国民权运动先驱。为了实现心中的那一片美好的世界，大家也会和这位伟大的梦想家一样，共同参与和努力。

让我们一起回顾这个具有特别意义的活动，分享来自莱镇马丁路德金2022年纪念委员会的感谢信和参与活动的部分青少年学生的感言：

From the Lexington MLK 2022 Celebration Committee

来自莱镇马丁路德金2022年纪念委员会卡片制作负责人的感谢信

我们非常感谢 CAAL"Never Fading Poppy Project"(NFPP) 青少年们手工制作大量“感谢”卡片，以造福Bedford VA的退伍军人、Lawrence社区健康中心的医护人员和莱克星镇的一线工作人员。

NFPP 青少年们在促进 2022 年马丁路德金日的卡片制作活动方面发挥了重要作用。他们的服务热情通过志愿者活动传遍了整个社区，并带动了社区里的其他少青年们。他们开展了一个组织良好的卡片制作活动，经常向我更新活动进展，还附上了一组他们交付给志愿者们制作好的所有卡片的照片。

NFPP 青少年组织发动了37名孩子组成的创意团队共制作了351张精美而富有爱心的卡片。卡片的细节无可挑剔，卡片的内容也非常体贴和发自内心。劳伦斯总医院的医护人员收到这些卡片非常感动。他们收到来自莱镇社区的卡片共计 500 张，其中 144 张是由 NFPP 青少年们完成的。

我们将会把100张精美的卡片放在社区中心展出，供大家欣赏。这些精美的卡片有一半是由NFPP志愿者们手工装饰制作的。另外还有送给退伍军人的 400 张卡片也很快交付给老兵们手里。

我真的很喜欢与 NFPP 青少年们一起工作，并期待在未来有更多与他们合作的机会。非常感谢你们。

- Priya Krishnan

Lexington MLK 2022 Celebration Committee

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We are very grateful to 'The Never Fading Poppy Project' which is under the leadership of the Chinese American Association of Lexington, for delivering a large number of 'Thank you' cards to benefit the Veterans at Bedford VA, the Healthcare Workers in Lawrence Community Health Centers, and the essential workers in Lexington.

The NFPP youth were instrumental in facilitating the card making activity for MLK 2022 Day of Service. They eagerly volunteered to reach out to the community through their volunteers and targeted the youth in neighboring communities as well. They carried a very well-organized card drive, with frequent updates to me, and included a set of photos of all the cards they delivered with due credit to their volunteers.

A creative crew of 37 children made a total of 351 beautiful and empathetic cards. The cards had impeccable detail and the note inside the card was very thoughtful and heartfelt. The Healthcare workers of the Lawrence General Hospital were very touched to receive a total of 500 cards from the Lexington community, 144 of which were fulfilled by the NFPP. The 100 essential cards, half of which were decorated by the NFPP, are put up on display at the Community Center for all to enjoy. The 400 cards to the Veterans are staged to be delivered soon.

I really enjoyed working with The Never Fading Poppy Project and the Chinese American Association of Lexington, and look forward to many more opportunities to work with them in the future.

Thank you very much.

Priya Krishnan

Lexington MLK 2022 Celebration Committee

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From Sophia Ho

来自莱镇华协前辈, 莱镇马丁路德金纪念委员会的成员Sophia Ho：

我对这些才华横溢的小艺术家们所倾注的爱感到惊讶。这些年轻的学生们所表现出的奉献精神和爱心温暖了我这一位观察者的心。它让我看到了善良和爱是无限的，它永远不会停止流动！

I was astonished by the outpouring of love by these talented artists. The dedication and love shown by these young students warm the heart of this observer. It showed me that kindness and love is limitless, it will never stop flowing !

- Sophia Ho

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NFPP 青少年们感言

Brett Castro (age 14, grade 9)

我在“Never Fading Poppy” 的项目中制作了五张卡片。很开心通过这种方式向退伍军人和医护人员表达我的感激之情。我希望这些卡片能告诉他们，他们的服务受到人们的尊重！

I made 5 cards for the Never Fading Poppies Project. It allowed me to express my gratitude to veterans and healthcare workers. I hope the cards remind them that their service is valued and respected!

Zeno Wang (age 14, grade 8)

五十九年前，马丁路德金在林肯纪念堂的台阶上发表了名叫“我有一个梦想”的演讲。今年 1 月 15 日，我们用卡片来纪念Martin Luther King Jr.，同时也感谢那些为社会做出贡献的人，包括退伍军人、一线医护人员，以及为制止种族歧视做出贡献的人。我参加这个活动是为了感谢那些帮助过我们的人。

Fifty-nine years ago, Martin Luther King delivered the speech "I have a dream" on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. On January 15th this year, we drew cards in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. And also to thank those who have contributed to society, including American veterans, front-line healthcare workers, and those who have contributed to stopping racial discrimination. I participated in this event to thank those who helped us.

Luke Wei (age 15, grade 9)

我制作了 5 张感谢退伍军人服务的卡片。我觉得这是感谢他们的好方法，因为这种方式很安全的。我希望这些卡片会让他们感到开心。

I made 5 cards that thanked veterans for their service. It was a great way to thank them because it was covid safe and the cards will make them happy.

Elaine Li (age 14, grade 9)

在“Never Fading Poppies Project” 的项目中的我制作了庆祝马丁路德金日的卡片，这些卡片被分发给退伍军人、一线工作人员和医疗保健工作者。这些人都为我们的社会做出了巨大贡献，因此发送卡片是一种有趣且安全的方式来表达我们对他们的感激之情。

Participants of the Never-Fading Poppy Project created MLK Day cards that were delivered to veterans, essential workers, and healthcare workers. These workers all make great contributions to our society, so sending cards was a fun and covid-safe way to show our appreciation towards them.

Alice Yin (age 11, grade 6)

我真的很享受制作卡片的过程。我希望制作出来的卡片能给退伍军人、医护人员和工作人员带来欢乐。通过这个活动我由衷地感激这些工作人员每天都在为了他人的安全勇敢劳作。

I really enjoyed the process of making cards. I hope that the cards that have been created give joy to veterans, healthcare workers, and essential workers. The project inspired me to appreciate the bravery and work all of these workers do everyday to keep everybody safe.

Lucy Wei (age 15, grade 9)

马丁路德金日让我们缅怀Martin Luther King Jr. ，今年为了纪念他，我们感谢其他人的服务。通过贺卡，我们向所有一线及医护人员和退伍军人表达了我们的感激之情。我们通过亲手制作赠送卡片传递了内心无法用语言表达的感谢，并祝平安喜乐！

MLK day gives us a time to commemorate the work of Martin Luther King Jr. and this year in honor of him we thanked the service of others. Through creative cards we showed our appreciation for essential workers, healthcare workers, and veterans. Making cards offered a way to convey our gratitude which can’t always be expressed through words. It was also covid safe and relaxing!

Che Liu (age 15, grade 10)

我制作卡片是因为许多人为了维护我们的日常生活做出了很多牺牲。他们的牺牲精神激励我致力于艺术的追求。没有他们，我就不会像现在生活这么好。献上一张卡片是我能做的最少的事来表达我的感激之情。

I made my cards because many of these people sacrificed a lot for the sake of our everyday lives. Their sacrifice is the reason I have the time and resources to dedicate to art. Without them, I would not be living the way I am living now. Dedicating a card is the least I could do to show my appreciation.

Christabel Chiu (age 14, grade 9)

制作卡片既有趣又轻松。而且让我有机会感谢退伍军人的付出，并祝大家疫情中保持健康安全，同时向Martin Luther King Jr.致敬。

Making the cards was fun and relaxing. It gave me an opportunity to thank the service of veterans and honor Martin Luther King while being Covid safe.

Candice Lin and Jodie Chen (age 14&15, grade 9)

Martin Luther King Jr.的“我有一个梦想”演讲呼吁美国人民和社会团结起来。在 2022 年马丁路德金日中，“Never Fading Poppy” 的项目让不同年龄的儿童相聚与退伍军人、医护人员和基本工作人员共同庆祝节日，以表达我们对那些使我们世界变得更美好的人的感激之情。很荣幸有机会带头参与这个项目，帮助了更多的参与者以艺术的形式表达自己的尊重。

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech emphasizes the unity of time in bringing together the American Society, an invitation to dream along with him. For the 2022 MLK Day, the Never-Fading Poppy Project brought together children of various ages to celebrate veterans, healthcare workers, and essential workers, along with King, in order to show our gratitude to those who have impacted our world for the better. I am honored to have had this opportunity to take lead in this project, helping more participants to find a way to express their appreciation in the form of art.

Alexandra Whitney (age 15, grade 9)

截止2022 年 1 月 7 日星期五，在马丁路德金日的“Never Fading Poppy” 制作卡片项目中，我已经完成了五张卡片。其他人将从我的卡片中受益，因为退伍军人脸上会露出开心笑容。

Up to Friday January 7th 2022. I completed 5 cards for the Never Fading Poppy Project, MLK Day of Service card making. Others will benefit from my actions as veterans will have a smile on their faces.