Children’s Letter from Jerry Hopkins to First Lady Betty Ford Offering a Donation to the American Cancer Society

FIRST LADY as FL3 November 5, 1974 Dear Jerry, while Mrs. Ford is recovering from her recent surgery, I am taking the liberty of thanking you for the thoughtful contribution which you sent for cancer research. She very much appre- ciates the generosity that citizens like you have shown and is deeply grateful for the spirit of friendship your consideration reflects. It also means a great deal to Mrs. Ford to have your words of encouragement and prayerful concern. We are happy to forward your gift and know that it will be a real help in efforts to find a cure for cancer. President and Mrs. Ford send their best wishes. Sincerely, Nancy M. Howe Special Assistant to Mrs. Ford x Mr. Jerry Hopkins Route Two, Box 478 Florissant, Missouri 63034 GERALD R. FORD LIBRANK mlb X FORWARD $1.00 Bill To: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY zzz RECEIVED NOV 6 1974 SOCIAL FILES LEU? Hobyius donue' Hobe rlone DEHeL 2000 sau? to year openi donu DEGL WUR Laq' X & Thinking of You to GERAL R. FORD Dear mrs. Ford, LIBRARY Sorry to hear about your illness. Hope your better soon Sincerely yours, Jerry Hopkins Dear Mrs.Fond, # 46 I'm Eleven years old and in the Florissant. Sixth grade at mccurdy School in The dollar is to be donated to the Cancer Society to help point out the remedy of Cancer. Sincerely yours, Jerry Hopkins late OCL 18 09 FORD CIBINARY