(KFVS) - The American Red Cross will be collecting and distributing cards that send words of encouragement, gratitude and cheer to America's heroes for the holiday season.

The Red Cross is inviting the public to send messages of thanks and holiday cheer until Dec. 7 by mailing them to:

Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456

To ensure that cards are delivered on time for the holidays, the Red Cross says they must be postmarked no later than Dec. 7. Individuals are asked to refrain from sending "care packages," monetary donations or using glitter or any other kinds of inserts with the cards.

According to the Red Cross, the company Pitney Bowes Inc. receives cards at the special Holiday Mail post office box, and screens them for hazardous materials. The company screens, packages and ships the cards at no charge.

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - 'Princesses' were able to enjoy tea in a fairytale-like setting today in Cape Girardeau with their mothers, aunts, grandmothers and loved ones.

It was the 1st Annual Princess Tea sponsored by SoutheastHeatlh Foundation.

There were 700 in attendance at the event. It was held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The event benefited SoutheastHealth Children Services an OB/NICU.

There was makeovers, pictures with princesses, tea and lemon-aide and light snacks to enjoy.

The princesses sang, told stories, posed for pictures and shared memories. There were also local vendors who displayed items for sale.

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