WWII Veteran Receives Thousands Of Cards After Asking For 100 For His 100th Birthday
February 28, 2019
A World War II veteran is about to turn 100 years old and only wanted one thing to celebrate his birthday: 100 birthday cards.
His wish came true, many times over.
Joe Cuba / Credit: Brookdale Midwestern
Joe Cuba is a resident at Brookdale Midwestern, an assisted living facility in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The retirement home wanted to help make his wish come true so they posted a photo on Facebook of Joe holding a sign that read "I'm a WWII veteran who will be turning 100 on March 2, 2019. I would like to receive 100 birthday cards."
Credit: Brookdale Midwestern
Since the photo was posted, Joe has received more than 2,500 birthday cards and over 100 gifts from people all over the world.
Credit: Brookdale Midwestern
"Joe continues to be amazed with everyone's generosity. Keep the cards coming as we celebrate a 100 years with GI Joe," Brookdale Midwestern wrote in an update on Facebook.
Credit: Brookdale Midwestern
If you'd like to send Joe a birthday card or gift, mail it to: 918 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76302.
Credit: Brookdale Midwestern
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