As you prepare the bounty for your Thanksgiving Day feast, you’re probably also stopping to think about what matters most to you. We’d like to know, too.

Send us a brief story about something you’re thankful for. If you bring a tear to our eye, we’ll send you $200 in gas money!

[Don't forget to check out the winner of our last contest, The Best Halloween Costume.]

Who Is eligible?

This contest is open to all U.S. residents, unless otherwise restricted in these rules. No purchase is necessary. This contest is sponsored by A.D.A.M., Inc. Void where prohibited. A.D.A.M., Inc. employees and non-U.S. residents are not eligible.

How do you submit your entry?

There are 2 ways to submit your story -- by email or regular mail.

To submit by email:

• Send an email with the following subject line: Things to Be Thankful For
• Include the following in the email: a short description of something you are most thankful for; your first and last name, email address, street address, and a phone number where we can reach you.
• Email your entry to: contest@adamcorp.com

To submit by regular mail:

• Include a short description of something you are most thankful for; your first and last name, street address, and a phone number where we can reach you.
• Mail to: Editorial Director, Things to Be Thankful For, A.D.A.M. Inc, 10 10th Street NE, Suite 500, Atlanta GA, 30309

We will use your phone number to contact you in the event you win. Your address is needed to mail the prize. We will NOT use your phone number or address for any other reason.

All entries must be submitted by November 30, 2008.

How will the winner be selected and notified?

We will pick one winner. The individual who sends the winning submission will receive a free $200 gas card. The winning entry will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Your entry was received by the deadline.

2. You include a short description of something you are most thankful for.

3. You bring a tear to our eye.

The A.D.A.M. editorial team will determine which entry best meets these criteria, and our decisions are final. A.D.A.M. will mail the winner an affidavit of eligibility. Upon receipt of the affidavit, A.D.A.M. will mail your prize to the address provided.

Copyright & Permission

Upon submission, the content of your entry becomes solely the property of A.D.A.M., Inc. By submitting an entry, you give A.D.A.M. permission to use the content in any of our products at any time. We reserve the right to alter the content for grammar and additional editing or tightening. You will remain anonymous. We will NOT use your full name in any of our products. We will use first name and last initial.