Seasonal & Holidays
Why Are You Thankful? Share Photos, Stories With Illinois Patch
This Thanksgiving, Illinois Patch wants readers to share words and images about the people, places and things that make them grateful.
ACROSS ILLINOIS — This Thanksgiving, Illinois Patch would like to pay tribute to the people, places and things for which its readers are most thankful.
We want readers to share photos and sentiments about the things that make them swell with joy and gratitude, whether it's a family member, a friend, a pet, a destination, trinket or a favorite food item.
Here's how to submit your gems of gratitude:
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1. Email lisa.farver@patch.com with your name and city
2. Write "Gems of Gratitude" in the subject line
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3. Include a photo you took of something or someone that makes you thankful.
4. Include a few short sentences about why you're thankful for that person, place or treasure.
5. Include the text, "I took this photo and I give Patch permission to publish it."
An article featuring these reader submissions will be published Wednesday and shared throughout Thanksgiving weekend.
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