Lemont Foundation Collects Cards for Boston Marathon First Responders

A Lemont organization is asking residents to show their support for first responders at the Boston Marathon by writing thank you cards and letters.

The Hope and Friendship Foundation is collecting notes, cards and letters now through April 28 to send to firefighters, police officers, medical staff and the National Guard in Boston. 

Hope and Friendship Founder Terri O'Neill said she hopes to show the first responders "an outpouring of support from a compassionate community that they might have never otherwise heard from."

"This is an act of kindness for friends of all ages," O'Neill said in an email. "Hope and Friendship will pay for the postage we just need you to supply the content of thanks, love and support."

Cards and letters can be dropped off in the Lemont Food Pantry bins at the following locations:

• Starbucks, 1251 State St.
• Lemont Police Department, 14600 127th St.
• Lemont Township Office, 1115 Warren Ave.
• US Bank, 1229 State St. 

For more information, email hopeandfriendship@comcast.net or visit www.hopeandfriendshipfoundation.com.

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