Looking for direction on how to help

[scbelleatheart]

Please tell me if I am in the wrong place.
I sew very well. It kept us financially sound during the slim years. I owned a design company for many years. My children are all grown and I have no grandchildren but I still want to design and sew. I would love to do sewing and embroidery and wheelchair/walker bags for free just to keep on sewing. DH has built me the most awesome room filled with all my machines but I want to do something meaningful with it.
Can anyone direct me to the right place to donate things like custom embroidered chemo caps, wheelchair/walker bags, etc? I have had several friends lose their lives to cancer recently and if I could make a difference in any way to other families. I promised my dear frend I would do this to help others. I wish I had a picture of her in her chemo cap the last day she was alive! She smiled, she was so cold so it made a differnce to her.
Any links? James Cancer is the nearest. Who do I call to find out what they need?
scbelle

 

[MinnieVanMom]

Go to the family section then to the disboutiquers. It is a lovely group of women and a guy that sew. There is a link to the Big Gives. It is where we get to follow a family through a pre trip report and then we custom sew for the make a wish child and their entire family. It is very rewarding, and also sad when we say goodbye to those that God calls.

I hope you consider joining the Big gives and we would be grateful for your talent.

 

[scbelleatheart]

Go to the family section then to the disboutiquers. It is a lovely group of women and a guy that sew. There is a link to the Big Gives. It is where we get to follow a family through a pre trip report and then we custom sew for the make a wish child and their entire family. It is very rewarding, and also sad when we say goodbye to those that God calls.

I hope you consider joining the Big gives and we would be grateful for your talent.

Thank you Minnie! I just want to keep a promise and sewing is what I do best!
I will look into the big give but I want to do something around home too. for those who are so worried and just want some hugs.

 

[peemagg]

Maybe contact your local hospital. I know at the hospital that I used to work for there was a group of volunteers who would make lap quilts, baby hats, and walker bags. Maybe there is a similar group near you.

 

[staceyhzoo]

Also, you can contact local camps and see if they need anything. I sew horses for Victory Junction Gang Camp and they need quilts too. (I am not at quilt level yet).

What got me into sewing was dd needed a weighted blanket. The ones she like in the size she needed were close to $200. Including my starter Brother machine I only spent $100 making hers. I know there are lots of organizations that need weighted blankets and stuff too. I have a pattern for walker organizers that I got from JoAnns for 99 cents.

Project Linus is a great way to get involved too. It may not be exactly what you are looking for but they can help find what you're looking for.

http://www.projectlinus.org/links.html

 

[newdrama12]

You could sew Wish Pillows for Give Kids The World if you wanted to. Here is a link to the thread where I posted the directions for others to make them. Just another possibility.

 

[scbelleatheart]

You all are so sweet! Thank you for the suggestions. You all are so giving also. I hope I can follow in your steps and make a differnce is just one persons life.

 

[SueM in MN]

Also, since you have already made chemotherapy caps, check out the American Cancer Society. They may not have a local contact in your area, but there should be a state affiliate and they will probably be aware of someone who can use your talents.

 

[scbelleatheart]

You could sew Wish Pillows for Give Kids The World if you wanted to. Here is a link to the thread where I posted the directions for others to make them. Just another possibility.

Newdrama12, I can't see the link.
I did go to Project Linus and a few of their links. It's a great place to start.
Thank you again!

 

[newdrama12]

Newdrama12, I can't see the link.
I did go to Project Linus and a few of their links. It's a great place to start.
Thank you again!

sorry, I forgot to put it in. here is the link: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2694506&highlight=pillows