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Mrs. Campbell, whose middle
school Crochet Club and their preemie blankets
was featured
in February, writes "The results of your
article have been so exciting.
"Now all the kids that want
to crochet can! A suburban girl scout troop is
bringing us twenty skeins of yarn next Tuesday. An
author sent books for each kid and a Joanne gift
certificate. I was able to buy yarn and Lion
Cotton for them to make "burpies" and
bibs. A woman even called from California to tell
us the manager of her local yarn store put up the
picture and request for donations!
"The kids are just so
impressed with the kindness people have shown
them. It has helped their self esteem and
appreciation for the good that is in this world.
This has been a most wonderful experience for
them.
"We have a bulletin board
full of emails and the girls are sending thank you
notes to each person who donates and sends an an
address. The girls and boys are pumping out
preemie blankets and now that they have enough
yarn they are making larger blankets that will go
to the Variety Club summer camp or to
shelters."
Do you have yarn or time to share?
There are MANY schools and youth organizations
that have posted needs to the Charity
Connection. Knitting and crochet is a
skill for life and a great gift -- click here to
search and find a group in your
neighborhood. Even a few hours can make a
difference! |
