Claim: Charlie Codling, a 4-year-old boy with a terminal brain tumor, wants postcards.
OUTDATED
Example: [Collected via e-mail, May 2012]
Hi everyone: I was just hoping I could get your help with something. Some friends of a friend have found out that their
Thank you very much. I’m really hoping this request will mean there are a few more postcards arriving at Charlie’s door.
A friend had this posted on her wall,take a moment and make a little boy smile for just a little while.
PLZ REPOST ON YOUR OWN WALLS LETS GET AS MANY POSTCARDS SENT AS POSSIBLE MANY THANKS
Origins: This appeal to send postcards to a terminally ill four-year-old boy named Charlie Codling began circulating via social media in May 2012. Charlie is indeed a real boy with the condition described, as noted in an April 2012 announcement describing the Bracknell Hornets' agreeing to play a charity match to raise money for his support:
SSAFA is one of the UK's leading Armed Forces charities they provide practical, financial and emotional support to anyone who is currently serving or has served in the Army, Navy or RAF, and their families. Each year, they support more than 50,000 people in the Armed Forces community, because they believe that their bravery, dedication and commitment deserve a lifetime of support. In addition to SSAFA the game will raise money for local boy
The Bracknell Hornets have agreed to play the newly promoted Solent & Gosport Devils in a challenge match on the
However, as has happened with so many other similar appeals, the family has since been overwhelmed with responses and requests that no more cards be sent to them.
Last updated: 19 May 2012