October 2020
Hello and welcome to October’s newsletter. Hope you have had the best month possible. October was a special month for us as we celebrated our Birthday. Smile For ME was founded in 2012 and became Registered Charity Number 1185760 on 11th October 2019. We can’t thank you enough for all your support over the years because without you it would not be possible to continue sending Smiles to those affected by ME. Thank you to those who have donated, fundraised, shown support or just left us a kind message, it means more than words can say 
Bunting by Sunshine Makes and Bakes, Paper flowers by Handmade by Giorgia, Teddy bear by Handmade by Holly and Blondies by Bron’s Vegan Brownies. All shops run by ME/chronic illness sufferers.
Smiles
12 Smiles were sent to both ME sufferers and carers of all ages this month. The items included in our Smiles change all the time as we personalise them to each person’s likes and interests. Some of the items included this month were cuddly toys, crystals, unicorn cake making set, coffee gift set, craft gift set, nail polish, lip gloss, cosy socks, gift vouchers, sweets and chocolate.
Smile of the month
Each month we ask on social media what has made you smile this month? We love hearing the responses and hope by sharing some of your smiles it can help others to find a smile too. 
What’s made you smile this month?
Thank you’s
Thank you to all those who have donated and supported us this month. Your kindness enables us to continue to send Smiles so we can’t thank you enough.
A special thank you to Nancy, Jessica and Elizabeth for donating an amazing £100 from their Etsy shop CraftingisourJazz sales.
A big thank you to Vicki who generously requested a donation to us instead of taking payment for work she did. Thank you for £270 and for your kindness over the years.
A heartfelt Happy Birthday and thank you to Helen, Helen A, Donna, Wendy who raised money for us through Facebook Birthday fundraisers.