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Christmas Cards Can Make A Difference
By Janet Granger-Wilcox, Sat Dec 10th

If you're already on the hunt for this year's Christmas cards,why not choose cards that will make a difference?

The Royal Institute for and Blind Children (RIDBC) has justreleased its Christmas catalogue for 2005.

Private and corporate buyers can enjoy superior quality cards,beautiful designs and very competitive prices. For corporatebuyers, there is also the option of customising with your ownmessage and company logo.

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purchase will assist the vital work of RIDBC in providing awide range of educational programs for children with hearing orvision impairment, including children with additionaldisabilities.

With the help of volunteers who pack and ship your cards, evenmore of the purchase price comes back to RIDBC.

As one of Australia's oldest charities, RIDBC relies heavily oncommunity support to continue its programs.

To order your cards, please order online at www.ridbc.org.au

About the author:The Royal Institute for and Blind Children (RIDBC) isAustralia's premier provider of educational services to childrenwith hearing and/or vision impairment.More information about theRoyal Institute for and Blind Children can be found at www.ridbc.org.au

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