How has Letters of Hope impacted you?

We need your help to show others how valuable Letters of Hope is, and you could win a $100 Visa gift card for sharing your story.

Your video or audio will be part of our Kindness is Contagious campaign, launching this July, where we’ll be spotlighting real stories from our community to celebrate the ripple effect of kindness.

Whether you’ve received or requested a letter, or volunteered your time with us, your experience matters. Every voice helps keep Letters of Hope alive and reminds the world why kindness matters.

How to Enter

  1. Record a short video or audio recording (60 seconds or less) sharing how receiving, requesting, or volunteering with Letters of Hope has impacted you. Video and audio can be shared from the perspective of a volunteer, someone who requested a letter, or someone who received one.

  2. Send your video or audio to us via Instagram, Facebook Messenger, or email (using Dropbox or something similar if needed).

  3. Make sure your entry is received by 30 June 2025.

  4. A winner will be randomly selected and notified on 1st July 2025.

Why Participate?

Every small act of kindness creates a ripple effect — and we can’t do this without you.

By submitting a video or audio:

  • You’re helping others understand how valuable this service is

  • You’re contributing to our upcoming Kindness is Contagious campaign

  • You’re helping us show potential sponsors why Letters of Hope is worth supporting

  • Your contribution supports our mission to build a kinder, more connected world

  • And you could win a $100 Visa Gift Card

Together, we can keep Letters of Hope alive.

Important Details

📅 Competition closes: 30 June 2025
📣 Winner notified: 1 July 2025
🎉 Winner selection: One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries
👥 Eligibility: Open to anyone who has received or requested a letter, and all Letters of Hope volunteers
🎥 Purpose: Submitted entries will be featured as part of our upcoming Kindness is Contagious campaign launching in July 2025
One entry per person
Terms: By entering, you agree to your video/audio being used for marketing purposes across Letters of Hope’s platforms

Tips for Recording your Story

For Video:

  • No need for fancy tech, your phone camera is perfect

  • Film in a quiet spot with good lighting

  • Speak from the heart, we’re not after polished, just real!

  • Keep it to 60 seconds or less

  • If you need help sending your video, we’re happy to guide you (email info@lettersofhope.care)

  • Here are some examples of how you might start your video:

    "As a volunteer, I love writing letters because..."
    "I requested a letter for my mum when..."
    "I received a letter when I really needed one..."

Prefer to speak without the camera? No problem. You can now submit an audio message instead of a video.

For Audio:

On iPhone

  • Open the Voice Memos app (in the Utilities folder)

  • Tap the red button to start recording

  • Tap again to stop

  • Tap the three dots (…) to share via email

On Android

  • Open the Voice Recorder app

  • Tap to start, pause, and stop recording

  • Name and save your file

  • Use the share option to email the file

See both video and audio examples below: