Through its 11th annual Touch a Heart initiative, Blue Ridge Communications was able to break last year's record of 11,000 handmade Valentine cards by collecting and sending out more than 12,600 cards this year.

The cards then made their way to 110 different organizations offering love and encouragement to nursing home residents, veterans, soldiers, caregivers, hospital patients and others who may not have otherwise received a personalized Valentine's message. To learn more and view photos, visit http://www.brctv.com/heart.