OK so I know it has been a while since I have updated my blog so I figured I should do an update. My mom and I have been extremely busy making quilts. We are making them to take to the children in the NI CU at Primary Children's Hospital and Orphanages. We are going to be starting a non profit organization called "The Difference One Can Make." We are hoping that people will purchase or donate $30 per blanket to help make it so each child can have a snuzzly blanket to cuddle with. We know that there are so many children in the Utah let alone the United States that don't have a blanket to call their own . We had the joy of making blankets for Gabi, Isobel, Lorelei, Meredith, Hailee, and Kysen for Christmas this past year and they did a whole 'Cuddly Christmas' theme with PJ's and snuzzly blankets and cuddly animals. After a few months we have noticed that they have become their favorite blankets and can't go anywhere without them.
One night mom and I were talking about how there are so many children that have to go without that snuzzly blanket that they can call their own. We feel so strong about this and have been spending our weekends making beautiful twin size blankets that we will take to local hospitals, orphanages, and homeless shelters. We have set a goal to see how quick we can make 1000 blankets. This is where we need your help. We are hoping that people will find it in their heart to donate $30 towards the purchase of a blanket. We are going to be setting up a blog for the Charity in the near future and you can access the blog from my blog. We hope that you will tell your friends and family about this. We can't do this without every ones help.
If you feel inclined to donate for 1 or 100 blankets :) you can make the check or money order payable to Susan Pace or Annie Brooks. We will be getting the name of the charity registered and a bank account set up with the bank in the next few weeks so that everyone will be able to make the checks payable to 'The Difference One Can Make' To find out where to mail your check to please contact Susan or I and if you don't have our numbers please contact someone who may. I just don't want to post that information at this time. We will set up a PO Box that will be posted on the blog for all to see.
We also understand that times are tough right now and know that everyone may not be able to donate. If you are not able to we completely understand. We just hope that you will keep us in your prayers and share this information with your family and friends so we can reach our goal and hopefully surpass it.
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Annie, from personal experience I know how much these quilts mean to the families that recieve them. When Gracie was born early we seriously didn't have hardly anything, but through the donations from people like you to the Primary Childrens NICU and PICU, we recieved some really nice blankets that we still cherish. It's amazing how such a simple gift can mean so much. So, for all the people who won't be able to tell you themselves, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
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