While knitters offer donations to cancer fighters more than patients with other illnesses, many charities exist to support patients fighting other illnesses. You can learn more about these great charities here.
Knit or crochet a shrug for the Stay Strong Tote Foundation, and you can give a “hug” to concerned moms at Ronald McDonald Houses nationwide Mary Langdon had been delivering donations to her local Ronald McDonald House for years. (Unfamiliar with Ronald McDonald Houses? I’ll explain shortly.) One day, she saw something that haunted her….
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Knots of Love continues to supply chemo caps to those in need — and now NICU blankets, too I take my hair for granted, really. It’s always there. I get it cut, I dye it crazy colors, I style it. When I wear a hat, it’s to add a layer of…
Knitting shawls and blankets can offer tremendous comfort to patients with Alzheimer’s If I can be honest with you for a moment, developing Alzheimer’s is one of my greatest fears. My grandfather suffered from it. He was my last living grandparent, and he passed on the very day I graduated from high school.
If you’re looking for a great way to ensure your lovingly crafted chemo caps go to those who need them most, you won’t go wrong with Knots of Love. Knots of Love has been in existence since 2007, offering beautifully knit and crocheted chemo caps to patients with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses all over…
Your knitted baby cocoons (and other items for babies & toddlers) for Relief Share help needy families make better lives In the past couple of years, I have come to recognize how extraordinarily fortunate I am. That’s a sharp departure from the first, oh, 40 years of my life. During that time, I was convinced…
Why sock knitting is a wonderful way to help people with diabetes Have you ever seen Steel Magnolias? I saw it when I was in high school, and it nearly wrecked me. (If you haven’t seen it and want to, click here to jump ahead and avoid a spoiler!)
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