Blue Ridge Communications has announced the kickoff of its 11th annual Touch A Heart campaign, an initiative designed to inspire individuals to create handmade valentine cards for distribution to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers and those in need.

In the previous year, Blue Ridge successfully gathered more than 11,000 handmade valentine cards adorned with personalized messages, delivering them to more than 70 organizations. The cards found their way into the hands of individuals who might not otherwise experience the warmth of a Valentine's Day card. Participation in this year's Touch A Heart campaign is open to individuals and organizations alike.

Handmade valentine cards can be sent to: Blue Ridge Communications. Attn: Cindy Mellinger, 804 Academy Heights Ave., Ephrata, PA 17522

Blue Ridge will accept submissions from through Saturday. Feb. 3. For additional information, visit http://www.brctv.com or contact Mellinger at cmellinger@brctv.com or 717-733-6006, ext. 2551.