She aimed for 8,000 birthday cards. She got 250,000
Summary
Amelia Kolpa, an eight-year-old girl from the UK undergoing palliative care for cancer, set a goal to receive 8,000 birthday cards to break a record. She received 250,000 cards from around the world, surpassing her goal and breaking the UK record.Key Facts
- Amelia Kolpa is an eight-year-old girl from Rowley Regis, UK, receiving palliative care for cancer.
- Her initial goal was to receive 8,000 birthday cards to break a UK record.
- Amelia received 250,000 cards, far exceeding her original goal.
- Cards came from countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
- Hundreds of motorcyclists delivered cards to Amelia in February.
- Amelia's condition is neuroblastoma, a type of cancer, and she is not currently part of a clinical trial.
- She has completed other items on her bucket list, like making personalized "Build a Bears" for her family.
- Her family member, Charmaine Grace, expressed that the cards bring hope and joy to Amelia.
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