Audrey's Umbrella
Audrey's
Umbrella is a charitable mail program, designed
to support people living with a brain tumor by sending
happy and encouraging mail.
Audrey's Umbrella/The Healing Exchange
Mail Program will feature new people each month who
are living with a brain tumor. Our featured friends
receive cheerful cards, friendly letters, and small
thoughtful gifts.
Who can send cards?
Everyone! Individuals, Family, Friends, Church Groups,
Scout Troops, Students, Schools, Stampers and Scrapbooking
Groups.
What kind of cards can I send?
Happy Cards! Thinking of You - You're Special - Have
a fun day! (We do not send "Get Well" cards
or religious material, as this may upset some recipients.)
Where do I send the cards?
Mail may be sent directly to our featured friends. Addresses
are provided to volunteers on the list. Email bonnie@braintrust.org
to request membership access to mailing list.
Is this
a pen pal program?
Responses of any kind are never expected from our Featured
Friends. We understand that they may be having a difficult
time. Our goal is to send postal joy - no strings attached.
How do I sign on as a volunteer?
Anyone can volunteer by visiting our website www.braintrust.org/audrey
and writing to the featured friends c/o AU. If you are
interested in becoming an active participating volunteer
I encourage you to sign onto our mailing list.
Send an email to audreysumbrella@braintrust.org. You
need to give your
1) full name
2) home mailing address
3) email address
(Information is for our files only and will not be shared.)
You will then receive an automated email invitation.
Reply to it and you will be signed on to our volunteer
mailing list.
*Volunteers on the mailing list receive
emails about our featured friends, updates, birthday
lists, and other special assignments.
We also offer a very special volunteer opportunity
with our Fairy Program. Volunteers adopt an AU friend
for a season and agree to send that friend mail once
a week for a period of three months:
- Autumn Harvest Fairies: September, October, November
- Winter Holiday Fairies: December, January, February
- Spring Blossom Fairies: March, April, May
- Summer Sunshine Fairies: June, July, August
Is there a way I can help
other than sending cards?
Absolutely! We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Donations to The Healing Exchange Brain Trust are always
warmly welcome. Just write Audrey's Umbrella in the
memo line, and send to the P.O. box noted above.
Feel free to contact Bonnie Vendola for further information,
to make a referral, volunteer, or donate: bonnie@braintrust.org
Who is Audrey?
“Audrey was my sister, and best friend in the whole world.
I miss her more than I can say. I will honor her life in my own everyday.”
-Bonnie
Audrey passed away from brain cancer on April 3, 2002. She was 35.
Audrey’s Umbrella artwork created by Audrey, age 6.
Feel free to contact us for further information, to volunteer, to make a referral
for a featured friend, or to donate. Use our
contact
form for Audrey's Umbrella.
