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Rachel on and swaddled in a homemade blanket - waiting for her surgery.
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We made a new record of 95 blankets this 2013! Can't wait to see what next season brings! Thanks to all!
After Rachel was born, I launched
Rachel and Friends as a way to give back to the hospital and NICU team that saved my daughter's life and in thanks to those who gave cheer to us in the form of blankets, stuffed animals and clothing. Blankets in the NICU are wonderful things. They cuddle sweet preemies in parents arms. They decorate the outside of an isolette keeping light and noise out so the baby inside can rest and grow. They swaddle preemies and make them feel safe and secure. I am challenging my readers, my friends and my family to each donate a blanket - new or handmade, large or small - over the month of November. I hope to reach the goal of 30 blankets by the end of the month - 30 blankets in 30 days. These blankets will then be donated to the
NICU in Women's Hospital in Greensboro, NC where Rachel was born, saved and cared for. If you cannot donate, please spread the word and help us reach our goal to bring happiness to families in the NICU during what can be a very difficult time. Thank you so much for your support. I am truly excited to deliver these gifts!
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| Beautiful homemade quilt covering Rachel's isolette. |
Hi Maggie! Thank you for doing this! My daughter was in the NICU at Crestwood when she was born and I have much love and appreciation for the health care professionals who do so much for these tiny humans! I really want to help you reach your goal, but I'm awful at blankets. I crochet and I just cannot ever seem to finish a blanket. However, I'm really good at cranking out a TON of hats and booties. Would you accept these as donations? I would love to help you reach your goal! Blessings to you!!
ReplyDelete-Misty Roberts