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Author Archives: Rus VanWestervelt

Lines of Love, Rus VanWestervelt on Because Hope Matters Radio

Rus VanWestervelt was the featured guest on Because Hope Matters Radio tonight (March 4, 2013). You can listen to the entire show here: Listen to internet radio with Because Hope Matters Radio on Blog Talk Radio Rus spoke a great deal about Lines of Love, bullying, cyberbullying, the power of writing, and creating communities founded … Continue reading »

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Lines of Love National Bracelet Campaign Update: Bracelets Will Be Hand-Delivered

We continue to receive bracelets from all over the country, and we are grateful for the care and love that has gone in to each bracelet, each note, each tag. When we open each envelope and package, we feel the compassion, the love, and the support that you are giving the Newtown community. We will … Continue reading »

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Five Ways You Can Help Lines of Love and the Newtown Community

Although our National Campaign is only 4 days old, we are making great strides in gaining support from all corners of the country. We are grateful to supporters in Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Washington state. Thank you so much for being lines of love to the Newtown … Continue reading »

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Lines of Love Embracing Newtown: Original Artwork by Alicia Townsend

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The First Bracelets For Newtown Are Made

I was running a bit late to school this morning, and when I turned into the hallway and headed toward my classroom, I noticed a box by my door. It was wrapped in shimmering paper, and on top of the box — instead of a bow or ribbon — were three stacks of sticky notes. … Continue reading »

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Lines of Love Launches Nationwide Bracelet Campaign for Grieving Newtown Community

In light of the tragedy that occurred in Newtown, CT on Friday, December 14, 2012, Lines of Love is responding with a nationwide call for Lines of Love Friendship Bracelets. One of Lines of Love’s signature items is the green and yellow friendship bracelet, woven in various ways. Each line of thread symbolizes the lines … Continue reading »

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Launching Our Latest Campaign: Becoming The Eyes Of Love

Lines of Love is initiating a new campaign, and we are encouraging everyone to take a stronger stand against bullying by supporting victims and reporting abuse. We call it SEE. SUPPORT. REPORT. The tragic completed suicide of 15-year-old Amanda Todd on October 10, 2012 is a reminder that we all need to be more vigilant … Continue reading »

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Lines of Love Newsletter Vol. 1 no. 1

The first Lines of Love newsletter is now available for free download. Lines letter vol1no1 In this issue, we feature: “No Comparison: Why Everything Is Different For Today’s Children” by Rus VanWestervelt “Angry Kids” by Bernadette A. Moyer 7 Strategies To Resist A Bully’s Actions Resources recommended by the US Surgeon General in the new … Continue reading »

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Never Alone by Lady Antebellum

What a wonderful song by Lady Antebellum. As we head into National Suicide Prevention Week, know that you are never alone. Please do your part this week by letting others know that as well. Don’t be afraid to tell somebody that there is always hope, always faith, and always someone who is here for them. … Continue reading »

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Lines of Love Sends a Strong Message to Bullies Nationwide

Lines of Love is taking a stand against bullying, one of the leading precursors to depression and suicide. We created a video for our school’s upcoming week-long campaign against bullying, and we will be putting our efforts and energy into this fight for the next two months. Our goal is clear: to bring both awareness … Continue reading »

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