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Brick Rehab Seeks 102 Birthday Cards For George

The assisted living facility was looking for a way to make his birthday special. You can help.

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George Campbell's birthday request was simple; the community is responding by sharing his request widely.
George Campbell's birthday request was simple; the community is responding by sharing his request widely. (Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center)

BRICK, NJ — What do you get for someone who's turning 102 years old? A Brick Township rehabilitation facility has a simple answer: birthday cards.

George Campbell, who turns 102 on Oct. 10, is a resident at Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Health Care in Brick. His request was to receive 102 birthday cards to help him celebrate.

Willow Springs activity director Jenny Campbell — who is not related to George — shared a photo of George and his birthday card request on Facebook on Friday. As of Monday afternoon, the post had been shared more than 1,000 times.

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You can join the fun: Birthday cards can be mailed to George in care of the facility:

George
Willow Springs Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
1049 Burnt Tavern Road
Brick, NJ 08724

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