Letters of Love is a global organization that was introduced to the University of Denver by the current President Olivia Tate. The organization provides cards of emotional support, written by young people, to terminally ill children. 

The organization was founded in 2018 by Grace Berbig, who started it as a club at Orono High School in Minnesota to honor her mother who passed away from leukemia. 

The official Letters of Love website states, “We aim to build a community of love and kindness, empowering young people to change the world one card at a time.”  

Tate saw the opportunity to bring the club to Denver after seeing its success in her high school. 

The cards refrain from using phrases such as “Get well soon,” “Feel better” or “You will get through this” and no contact information is written. Cards do include a personal sign-off from the writer. Tate explained that the club “In short, is kids helping kids.” 

Last year, 250,000 cards were produced worldwide, with 700 cards coming from DU. This year, the club’s goal is to double those numbers. Tate added, “I want this to be the biggest club here before I graduate.” 

The club’s first meeting of the year was last Wednesday and the turnout widely outnumbered expectations. The club hopes to grow these numbers even more to reach its year-end goal. 

Letters of Love is a low commitment activity and does not require members to attend their meetings, so the members encourage any student to stop by. 

“It’s just like a day brightener, come make a card and chill out,” Tate said.

Not only has the club helped many terminally ill children feel important and loved, but members of the club say that it has been an incredibly impactful experience. It has been the start of many connections and friendships. 

Follow the DU Letters of Love Instagram (@lettersoflove_denver) for information on meetings and events.