Here are some nice Thank you notes we’ve received recently:

From The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation: On behalf of the patients and staff of our facility we thank you for your thoughtfulness and donation to the Child Life Department. Children heal best when we can make their hospital stay as normal as possible. We also care for the social, emotional and educational needs of our patients. Thank you for supporting our efforts and making a positive difference in the lives of the patients here.” --Greg Barrett, President

“On behalf of the Cancer Center, thank you for the donation of hats for our patients. Your kindness is appreciated. Mary McCully, University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Nicole at The Child Life Services Department at Children’s Hospital Boston wrote: “We would like to send you a special thank you for your recent contribution that will help make a child’s stay with us brighter.”

The Children’s Hospital of Aurora Colorado and the VA Hospital in Fort Wayne also sent thank you notes. Just so everyone knows, we always send monthly packages to Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis and several places in Fort Wayne, including St. Joseph’s Burn Center. If you know of another health-related facility that could use our caps, please let me know.
Here are cap guidelines:
• Must be made in a smoke-free/ pet-free environment.
• Colorful
• New, soft yarn only!

We meet the 4th Monday night of each month, 6:00-8:00pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St, Bluffton IN.

Next meetings: July 25; Aug 22; Sep 26.

Donations can be dropped off or sent to:
Kayleen Reusser
1524 N Sutton Cir
Bluffton IN 46714
www.stitchesofhope1.blogspot.com

Thanks for all of your help! We couldn't do it without you!
Kayleen Reusser & Karen Story, directors of Stitches of Hope
stitchesofhope@gmail.com

Wonderful Thank you's!

Hello from the great state of Indiana! We are in the midst of seeing our bulb flowers bloom—one of my favorite times of the year! We received several thank you notes this month so I’ll get right to them. The first is from Pam: “I have enjoyed wearing the cap I received at the Mayo Clinic. It has kept me warm during this long cold winter!”

“On behalf of all the children and families we serve at the Homeless Children’s Network, thank you for your generous and thoughtful donation of hand knitted caps made in March 2011. We strive to break the cycle of homelessness by providing relevant, effective mental health and family support services to homeless children and their families of San Francisco County. Your contribution is deeply appreciated.”—Elisabeth Walter, Program Assistant.

“I wanted to personally thank you for the winter cap I received from your organization. It has kept my head warm this winter. Thank you for your time and dedication to our Veterans.” Matthew Veil, former US Army Infantry.
This handwritten note from a child is precious: “Dear Sick People, Please take this mummy and buy that mterell that you can make hats so you can poot them on thar hed. I am sanding you 2 dollars. I hop your hair grws back. Love, Faith.” (2 dollar bills were enclosed in her letter)
We also received a thank from the IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care in Goshen IN.
Of course, we don't do it for the thanks received, but it is nice to know our caps are useful and a blessing to people. As Summer approaches, please consider making turbans that are light weight if you are a sewer. If you are not a sewer, your efforts are still appreciated!
Cap guidelines:
• Made in a smoke-free/ pet-free environment.
• Colorful
• New, soft yarn only!

We meet the 4th Monday night of each month, 6:00-8:00pm, 1st United Methodist Church, 325 W. Washington St, Bluffton IN.

Next meetings: April 25; May 23; June 27.

Donations can be dropped off or sent to:
Kayleen Reusser
1524 N Sutton Cir
Bluffton IN 46714
www.stitchesofhope1.blogspot.com

Thanks for all of your help! We couldn't do it without you!
Kayleen Reusser & Karen Story, directors of Stitches of Hope
stitchesofhope@gmail.com

Outstanding Volunteers!

I have to brag. We have the best volunteers in our Stitches of Hope group that are on this earth! At last week’s meeting they brought not 100, not 200, not even 300, but 400 handmade caps for giving away to people with cancer and other illnesses! Let me tell you, our big table was full, as was my SUV for the drive home!

And these are not just ordinary caps. They are handmade by our volunteers in bright, gorgeous styles and shapes to appeal to every head and heart. We make them as bright, well-made and soft as possible because we’ve heard that is what recipients look for.

Take a look at some of these beautiful photos! It's a joy to work with such a talented, generous group. If you'd like to know more about Stitches of Hope, contact me at stitchesofhope@gmail.com. 

Take care, 

Kayleen