News · 18 March 2026

Amelia Kolpa, 7, receives over 60,000 birthday cards

Seven-year-old Amelia Kolpa, who has neuroblastoma, has received more than 60,000 greeting cards from around the world for her upcoming eighth birthday. Hundreds of motorcyclists helped deliver the cards to Amelia in Rowley Regis. She aims to break the UK record for most birthday cards, which currently stands at 8,000.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 March 2026 at 15:31

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