"Thank You" Letters - January 27th, 2011

It's another snow day here in New York! If you feel like driving is a drag in this weather, maybe it's time to donate your car and head to public transportation. Or maybe you're old car just isn't up to the task of dealing with the the piles of snow and it's time for an upgrade? If that's the case, you can donate your old car when your ready. As you know, your car donation goes such a long way in helping us make a difference in the lives of the many children we reach with our songs. Every song takes about $250 to write, produce, package and send out. Please consider Songs of Love if you are considering getting rid of your automobile. If you have questions about how to go about donating your car, please contact us and we'll be absolutely happy to give you all of the information you need. Take a look at today's thank you letter and you'll see what your donation goes toward. The smiles are priceless and we still need your help, now more than ever, to make those smiles possible.

Today's letter comes from a family who saw the immediate positive impact the music had on their child, AJ. We hope this letter touches your heart the way it touched ours! Your car donation and continued support have made moments like this possible!




Songs of Love,
Thank You so much for the perfect song for AJ!!!!
When we recieved AJ's song in the mail, he was not wanting to do his typical activities and would not respond to us in his usual way. So when we asked if he wanted to listen to hid cd he had no response. In other words, "leave me alone right now, I don't want to do anything". Well, we played his song anyway (we were excited to hear it), and he started dancing and responding with a non-verbal "yes" when asked if he wanted to listen to his cd again (and again, and again....)!!!!
Stacy & Rick DeLima you are amazing!! I hope you continue to share your talents with others. Great Job!!
Know each of you are treasures!!!!! 
God Bless You!
 
Have an amazing day!
Mike, Loree, AJ, Elisabeth & Katharine Patnode

Car Donation!

Here at Songs of Love, we want to let you know that if you have a car donation, we can accept it from anywhere in the nation. That's right - anywhere! We want to make it easier for you to donate your car, as we're so happy and grateful to be able to receive such a gift from generous donors. If you have a car to donate, please contact us and we'll help you. Your donation goes a long way in helping us keep operating and continue getting healing music to children who are dealing with disease and chronic illness. If you would like more information on how your donation helps in so many ways, please take a look at our main website for further details or reach us at our offices.

Our car donation program was started as a way to support and underwrite the songs we create everyday to aide in the healing process for sick children. Since 1996, we have been able to reach almost 22,000 children and Songs of Love hopes to reach 22,000 more in the upcoming years. A car donation is more than simple giving a car - it's giving several songs to children who are coping with cancer, autism, etc. Please consider donating your car today!

Car Donation

We would like to give a shout out to the car donation program and other programs like it that legitimate non-profits around the nation are utilizing to keep making a difference in the lives of people in need. Nationwide, our program goes to underwrite costs. A car donation goes a long way, not only for the charity or non-profit, but also for you, as you can be eligible for a tax-deduction, so be sure to do your homework when deciding to donate a car so you make the most out of your donation.

In this space, we bring you news of the work being done and change being made thanks to your donation dollars. It doesn't matter where in the United States you are located - we can accept donations from anywhere and we can work with you to make it not only a charitable donation, but also a convenient one. We understand that your schedule and your location shouldn't be an impediment to making contributions to those in need nor to your tax-deductions. Contact us and we'll do what we can to make the process simple.

We also typically bring you thank you notes from the kids and families who have received songs from us. Donating a car is donating to the children. Please consider helping.

A big 'Thank You' from Songs of Love!!!

"Thank You" Letters - January 25th, 2011

Today, we'll take a look at a thank you letter that reminds us of why we do what we do every day!. Everyday, we're working hard to keep getting donations, whether they be car donation or donations of time or money, so we can continue to bring joy and smiles to these children who are bravely battling chronic or terminal illness. Together, we can make big changes in the lives of these kids. We hope these letters really illustrate why what we're doing is important and how much of a difference it truly makes. If you have the ability and opportunity to donate, please do. This is the only way we survive as an organization. Something as simple as donating a car - it can make a positive change in the life of a small patient!




To Whom It May Concern;

My name is Keri Messina I am the mother of Nicholas Messina whom you wrote such a beautiful song for. Nicholas was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia when he had just turned 2 and now is three almost four. Nick will complete his treatment in August of '07.

The way that CD makes my son feel when it is played for him cannot be expressed in words. It has put a smile on his face when he has felt miserable. I must also say it makes my two girls feel great also as they are included in the song. The siblings of a sick child are affected so much that it is so important that they feel a part of everything.

You put a smile on all of our faces and music in hearts and our minds at ease for minutes when we listen and dance to his song. You are amazing and that isn't saying enough. You have given a gift to us that I could never repay but I hope you feel the warmth in my heart and know you have made a difference in our lives.

Thank you ever so much.

Keri A. Messina

"Thank You" Letters - January 21st, 2011

We'd like to end the week with something special from the thank you letter vault! 2011 marks 15 years for Songs of Love - 15 years of bringing the Medicine of Music to so many children with the help of your car donations, cash donations and word of mouth. In just a few weeks, we'll also be reaching and celebrating our 22,000th song! Help us keep bringing joy and comfort into the lives of the many children out there who are dealing with chronic or terminal illness. If you can't make a donation today, but know someone else who might be able to (a car donation, cash donation, anything), please spread the word and let them know about our mission. As we've said countless times, we can't do it without you. People like you can make such a difference in these children's lives.






You recently fulfilled a request for a song for my son, Hunter Johnson.  He has received such a list of discouraging news lately (having to leave school which he loves, going for a bone marrow transplant soon, having surgery, etc).  When we received his song and put it on for him to listen to, he smiled for this first time in a long time.  He just couldn't help but smile.  He had me re-play it 4-5 times in that first sitting.  He has learned to love music and to hear his life in song was truely a gift.  I am attaching the photo I took of his uncontainable smile the first time he heard his song.  I think it says it all...pure joy.  Thank you again to everyone involved in producing this smile on his face.  We will take it to the hospital for his transplant and use it to cheer him up during the tough times.
Sincerely,
Heather Johnson, mom to Hunter (9)
Colorado Springs, CO

"Thank You" Letters - January 20th, 2011

Ready for another snowstorm? Here at the Songs of Love offices, we're preparing for yet another snow extravaganza! In the meantime, we have more letters for more children who have received their very own song from us. What we would like more than anything else in the new year is to receive more thank you letters, and there's really only way to do that - that is, we need to get more songs out to more sick children! You can help us in our mission in a few ways - you can participate in our car donation program and spread the word about our program to anyone you know who is looking to donate a car. You can also donate by cash or credit at our secure website. You can also start your own FirstGiving fundraising website by using the link on our page! As we've said before in this space, a car donation can go such a long way in getting songs to even more children out there who are dealing with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Please take some time today to help us help them.

And on to today's letter of the day!





Hi John
 
Sophie will be sending a big thank you card and note for her wonderful song that you sent her a few weeks ago hopefully very soon.  Please see attached photo.  At the time she received this we were in and out of hospital and this really picked up her spirits she was over the moon with it and it was great to see such a huge smile on her face.  She has entertained many a friends and family with her song and shows.  She is a remarkable little girl never complaining whatever life throws at her and enjoys life to the full and being her mum (I know I am biased) she deserves this song it is so special to her and she loves it!!!!!  She even took it into school to do her show and tell with!!!!
 
A HUGE THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART
 
This is something that Sophie will always treasure.
 
 
Thanks
 
Debbie Ryan
SHOW PRESENTATION SERVICES

"Thank You" Letters - January 18th, 2011

Did you know that today is deemed "the most depressing day of the year" according to some studies? We hope that's not true, but if today is bringing you down, we might have a solution. Some studies also suggest that doing something good for someone else and brightening another person's day brings joy and a sense of well-being into your life. Why not donate a car or make a cash donation today so that we may continue to write personalized songs for sick children all over the world? Any amount will do - every bit goes towards the $250 cost per song. If you need evidence of the impact of the songs, you need look no further than the thank you letter below! We want to continue bringing smiles to these young, brave children. So get rid of the winter blahs and make a car donation or a monetary donation today!




Dear Will-
Just wanted to let you know that we received Evan's "Song of Love" today.  We LOVED it!!!  We played it several times and Evan cracked a little smile every time it got to the part about nitrous and turbo boost.  "Play it again, mom".  We even copied it to his little MP3 player for him.  He really did love it!  You nailed it with those lyrics.  It's almost as if you knew Evan personally.
 
Thank you so much for taking the time to do such a wonderful and meaningful thing for Evan.  You are so generous to have shared your time and talent with us.  It truly was a thoughtful thing you did and we will cherish it forever!  
 
If your band is ever in Ocean City again, I hope to look you up, see you play, and thank you personally.
 
 
Thanks again,
Kim Nickle  (Evan's Mom)