In April of 2018, I started Chronic Readers Club. Chronic Readers Club is a program that sends perso

In April of 2018, I started Chronic Readers Club. Chronic Readers Club is a program that sends personalized care packages to young, chronically ill people. Each package contains a book from the recipient’s wishlist they provide on the application, as well as many other small goodies!

Chronic Readers Club is something that I’m really passionate about. Running this program is one of my favorite things to do! I’ve been chronically ill since I was 18, which was 8 years ago, and I’ve found reading to be one of the few sources of solace in my time of illness. So it makes my heart happy to be able to share the magic of reading with other young, chronically ill people! Having the opportunity to support the chronic illness community is something I’m very thankful for. This is a community that has supported me through the most difficult years of my life, and I’m so grateful to have a way to give back. 

Since its founding, I’ve sent out 52 Chronic Readers Club packages! The program is more popular than I ever anticipated, which is incredible! But that also means I need more help than I expected. Right now, there are still 18 applicants on the waiting list from 2019! So beginning tomorrow, I’ll be sharing the individual ways you can help raise funds to get those 18 remaining people their packages by the end of the year!  

I’ve gotten so much wonderful feedback from those who have already received a package, but these kind words from one chronic reader are especially touching: “Thank you for making this life easier.” I think this quote sums up why I strive to keep this program running, even in the midst of my own struggles. I think this quote also does an excellent job of illustrating how much good you’re doing by supporting this program in whatever capacity you can! 

So please consider supporting Chronic Readers Club! I’ll be posting about the different ways you can help over the next two weeks on the Chronic Readers Club page, but here’s the full list if you’d like to help out now:

- Purchase a “chronic reader” shirt! Available through November 3rd, these shirts will make the perfect gift for all the bookworms in your life! https://www.bonfire.com/chronic-reader/

- Join our Patreon and provide month-to-month support for the program! As a patron, you get access to exclusive benefits from Chronic Readers Club! https://www.patreon.com/chronicreadersclub

- Use PayPal for a one-time donation! paypal.me/warriorgoddessmk

- Purchase something from the CRC Amazon wishlist! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QZ21JK43CH8N?ref_=wl_share

- Donate a gift card to a bookstore! Contact me at [email protected] to do this!

- Donate small items for the packages! Again contact me at [email protected] for more info!

- And finally, share this post! 

I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support!