AYLUS Gainesville Branch

Cupid Crew Volunteer Activity – Card Making for Haven Hospice

February 7th – February 9th, 2026

In response to the Congressional Award Cupid Crew volunteer service initiative, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in a community service project to create handwritten cards for patients at Haven Hospice. The purpose of this activity was to provide emotional support, encouragement, and kindness through sincere handwritten messages.

Each volunteer created cards at a rate of five cards per hour, ensuring that every card was thoughtfully written and carefully designed.

Volunteer Activity Details

February 7th, 2026

Jalen Zheng
Volunteer Time: 2 hours
Cards Completed: 10 cards

Jalen Zheng carefully wrote and prepared ten handwritten cards. He focused on creating thoughtful and encouraging messages to provide emotional comfort and support to hospice patients. He ensured each card was neat, meaningful, and appropriate.

Logan Wu
Volunteer Time: 2 hours
Cards Completed: 10 cards

Logan Wu also created ten handwritten cards, demonstrating compassion and attention to detail. He wrote sincere messages intended to bring warmth and encouragement to patients and ensured each card was properly prepared.

February 8th, 2026

Jalen Zheng
Volunteer Time: 2 hours
Cards Completed: 10 cards

Jalen Zheng continued his volunteer service by producing ten additional cards. He showed dedication and care, composing thoughtful messages and maintaining high quality in each card.

Logan Wu
Volunteer Time: 2 hours
Cards Completed: 10 cards

Logan Wu completed ten additional cards, continuing to demonstrate empathy and responsibility. His cards conveyed encouragement and emotional support to hospice patients.

February 9th, 2026

Jalen Zheng
Volunteer Time: 1 hour
Cards Completed: 5 cards

Jalen Zheng completed five handwritten cards, ensuring each message was sincere and meaningful.

Logan Wu
Volunteer Time: 1 hour
Cards Completed: 5 cards

Logan Wu also completed five handwritten cards, carefully preparing messages intended to comfort and support patients.

Impact and Reflection

Through their participation in the Cupid Crew initiative, both volunteers demonstrated compassion, responsibility, and commitment to community service. Their handwritten cards helped provide emotional encouragement and human connection to hospice patients.

This volunteer experience strengthened their leadership, empathy, and communication skills while supporting the mission of the Congressional Award Cupid Crew program.