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Is it tacky to send cash in a get well card?
I have a friend who was just diagnosed (AGAIN!) with cervical cancer. She is a self employed hair stylist so she and her husband have run into some financial problems since she is going through chemo and cannot work. My in-laws and I would like to send her a get well card and help them out financially. Is it tacky to send a get well card with cash in it? Would it be "less tacky" to get them a gift card for a grocery store? Any other ideas are greatly appreciated!!
Thanks for the ideas!! What about one of those Amex or Visa gift card things? That way they can use it wherever.
These are amazing people and we love them both dearly. He even offered to make my cat a peg leg because his arm almost had to be amputated due to a spider bite. That is just how these two are, more than willing to help others. They certainly deserve all the help they can get and I am more than willing to help them out even though my financial situation is not too great.
Ahh.. Huxley, thanks so much for your answer! It is going to help me out tremendously you jerk.
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
As the close friend of someone in a similar situation...............it will be cherished.
It is too hard to ask for help and you can preface it with we just wanna help out with med expenses. That way she won't feel like you think she is starving and in need of food.
- 1 decade ago
Cash is typically sent with cards on occasions such as birthdays, weddings, etc. I think it would be a little tactless to be so blatantly obvious about their financial difficulties.
If you live nearby and are close enough to her, I think it would be helpful of you to actually bring over groceries and help out with meals and things, as opposed to the gift card idea.
If not, I'd say you should try and get some insight as to where she shops for food, what she needs, etc, and then make your choice about what sort of gift card you'd like to give her.
Another option is to get some help from her husband or children as to what they consume on a regular basis, and have groceries delivered (using an online site). I've seen others provide housekeeping services (including running errands, grocery shopping, etc) as a gift.
Best wishes for your friend, and kudos to you for being so thoughtful.
:) Hope this helps.
- PaoloPHLv 61 decade ago
I think you're an awesome friend for realizing that such circumstances have brought financial difficulties to her, and that you want to help her.
Unless your friend would let pride/ego stand in the way of her accepting it. I'd think any such gesture would be fantastic. Since the mail isn't a;ways so secure, I'd suggest a check or as you say gift card for groceries.
I'd be sure to include a note, explaining your intention. Something like "I know things are tight, so I really hope you will accept this as a way to provide some relief"
- Ayereiss KLv 41 decade ago
I wouldn't send it IN the get well card, I would do it in person but if you want to send it in the card go with the grocery store gift card. That's very sweet of you to do that for your friend, I understand, my grandmother just got leukemia. I hope she gets better.
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
what kind of question is this?!
what the hell?!
