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Thousands Send Cards to Dying Mom's Viral Plea
20 Dec
Summary
- Clare Jones, 47, has about 10 months to live after cancer stopped responding.
- Her Facebook post asking for extra Christmas cards went viral globally.
- She has received thousands of cards and well-wishes from around the world.
A terminally ill mother from Swansea, Wales, is overwhelmed with gratitude as thousands of Christmas cards and messages of support have flooded in after her heartfelt Facebook post went viral.
Clare Jones, 47, was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May 2022. This November, she learned that her cancer was no longer responding to chemotherapy and she has an estimated 10 months to live. In an emotional Facebook post on December 1, 2025, she shared her wish for a "super special" Christmas, asking friends to send an extra card.
What began as a modest request for a few extra cards quickly escalated when her post gained global traction, resulting in an unprecedented wave of well-wishes. Jones has been touched by the immense love and generosity shown by strangers worldwide, describing the experience as "genuine love." She plans to respond to everyone and is collecting stamps for a bone cancer charity fundraiser.
