You could visit the "wish" thread on the dis-abilities board, and maybe pick a family who has not been blessed by the big give. Trust me - ALL their stories will rip your heart out and every one of the families would cherish whatever you sent.
Locally, she could call the "Make-a-wish" foundation. Here MAW sells paper angels in the mall at Christmas to raise funding. Teenagers often volunteer to do that - and it's fun for an outgoing friendly sort of person.