Dear Haruna, I hope that you had a chance to read the message below from Heather Paul at SOS Children's Villages. As the former Director of our SOS Children's Village in Florida, I can tell you that your meaningful Valentine's Day gift truly will make a difference in the life of a child. In my 10 years with SOS-Florida, I saw foster children come to us who had been terribly abused, neglected, tossed aside, and often separated from their siblings. Many "firsts" happened for them at SOS: being safe, being cared for, and having hope for better days. How relieved they were to again be with their brothers and sisters, to know their many moves in foster care were over, and that they finally had a place to call home. It's easy to give a gift to your special valentine that will help to heal the hearts of children in need. Just click here and browse the catalog for a category that would have meaning to your special someone. Chose from Love & Security, A Healthy Mind & Body, or Education. Thank you for keeping SOS children in your heart this Valentine’s Day. Warmly, Margie Bruszer SOS Children's Villages BEGIN FORWARDED MESSAGE: From: SOS Children's Villages [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 2:49 PM To: Margie Bruszer Subject: Have a Heart for SOS Children Send a FREE Valentine's Day eCard! Schedule your eCard to send on February 14th! Give LOVE this Valentine's Day! Give your sweetheart a meaningful gift -- one that helps children around the world! Follow SOS Children's Villages on Facebook Follow SOS Children's Villages on Twitter Dear Margie, This is the time of year when love and affection is on everyone's mind. It's a time to thank those we love with the perfect gift or a thoughtful deed. This week we'll browse for boxes of chocolate, scan aisles of cards, and pick out flowers for hours but a gift that perfectly matches the unconditional love we’ve received may be difficult to find. If you’re in search of a truly meaningful gift to give this Valentine’s Day, please consider honoring your valentine through the SOS Gifts of Love Catalog while benefitting SOS children and their SOS Mothers. Love and affection -- these are the priceless gifts that SOS Mothers give SOS children every day. For children who have been orphaned or abandoned, love and everyday items such as clothes and a bed are invaluable in developing self-esteem and rich prospects for the future. You can give these gifts now through the Gifts of Love Catalog. It’s easy to give the Gift of Love. Simply select and purchase your gift from the SOS Gifts of Love Catalog and you will receive an email with a link to send a free eCard to your gift recipient. You can even schedule your eCard to deliver on Valentine's Day, February 14. To sweeten the gesture, SOS will send a hand-written card to your valentine. I wish you and your loved ones a wonderful Valentine's Day. Sincerely, Heather Paul, PhD Executive Director SOS Children's Villages PS: Please have a heart for SOS Children’s Villages this Valentine’s Day. Give a meaningful Gift of Love to your valentine now. Donate Now | Become a Fan on Facebook | Follow Us on Twitter | Join the SOS LinkedIn Group SOS Children's Villages - USA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with EIN Tax ID# 13-6188433. SOS Children's Villages - USA is the U.S. headquarters of SOS Children's Villages International. ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://listserv.icors.org/archives/gambia-l.html To Search in the Gambia-L archives, go to: http://listserv.icors.org/SCRIPTS/WA-ICORS.EXE?S1=gambia-l To contact the List Management, please send an e-mail to: [log in to unmask] ¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤