How to Name a Star for Cancer

You can name a star for someone with cancer. Naming a star for cancer is a beautiful way to celebrate survivorship and a way to offer hope and encouragement to someone currently battling this disease.The star can even be used as a loving memorial to someone that passed because of the illness. Additional items can be ordered to accompany the certificate you will receive when you name a star for cancer. It is completely up to you and the person for whom you are naming the star.

Instructions

How to Name a Star for Cancer

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  Decide if you wish the star to be visible to the person you are naming it for without a telescope. The International Star Registry gives you the option of choosing a star that is visible from Earth with or without a telescope.

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  Choose a name for the star. You might think about the person's life and events that are significant to them. Perhaps name the star after their favorite animal, something they collect, a family member or even an actor or actress from their favorite movie. Write a list of names for the star and select which one you like the most and find to be the best match.

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  Send a letter to the International Star Registry to request an official order form for naming a star. Their address is: International Star Registry, 34523 Wilson Road, Ingleside, IL 60041. You will need to register the star name with the International Star Registry to make it all official.

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  Decide what extras you would like with naming your star for cancer. The star naming kit will come with many options of additional items you can purchase to give to the special person in your life. You can receive framed certificates, unframed certificates, pet rocks, stuffed animals, jewelry and more when you name a star for cancer.

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  Fill out the form from the International Star Registry when it arrives. Obtain a money order or fill out the credit card information on the order form to mail back, to process your order to name a star for cancer. At this time you will officially name your star and select any extras you would like to arrive with your star's official certification.

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  Wait for your star kit to arrive with all of your items, including the certificate of the star's official registration. Wrap the star items and give to the person that you chose to name a star for cancer.