Katie's Comforters Guild: "Because of Katie" Book Event

Monday, March 5, 2012

"Because of Katie" Book Event

On Friday, some of our guild members joined others in the community and attended the book talk and book-signing event for the launch of our president's new work, "Because of Katie." It was held at the Loft at Latitude 47.7 in downtown Poulsbo, and was sponsored by Liberty Bay Books.

This is the owner of Liberty Bay Books, Suzanne Droppert, with our guild's president, Karen Gerstenberger (Katie's mom).

Liberty Bay Books is a generous supporter of our guild, hosting knitting/reading groups, and serving as a drop-off and pick-up location for blankets and quilts.

Suzanne invited the attendees to knit or crochet squares and take them to the bookstore, where they will be combined with others and made into larger blankets.

Thank you, Suzanne & Liberty Bay Books!

If you'd like to buy a copy of

"Because of Katie,"

stop by Liberty Bay Books,

or click here:

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Where To Donate New, Handmade Blankets

Following hospital regulations, we are only able to accept brand new items. Fabrics and yarns used in making blankets must be from a smoke-free, mold-free environment (free from damp or cigarette exposure). Please do not donate used or hand-me-down items. Thank you!

Where do the blankets go once they are made?
To the Volunteer Office at Seattle Children's Hospital.
If you cannot get to the hospital in person, you are welcome to mail the blankets to the Volunteer Office, or leave a comment here, and we will help you coordinate pick-up or delivery. Here is the address for delivery:

Seattle Children's Hospital Volunteer Office
4800 Sand Point Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105

Please include the following information in your package:
*your name and address
*you are donating through Katie's Comforters Guild
*the number of blankets
*the $ value of your donation

The Volunteer Office is located on the ground floor of the Janet Sinegal Building, accessed by the Salmon (River C) Entrance. Detailed driving directions to the hospital, a map and parking information can be found HERE.

Turn from Sand Point Way into the driveway of Seattle Children's Hospital. Follow the signs to parking. Check in at the "welcome" desk, and tell the Greeters why you are visiting. They will direct you to the Volunteer Office, which is also on the left, just past the Greeters' Desk.

The volunteers will offer you a form to fill out (for your tax-deduction purposes), and will want to know the name of our Guild. You may leave the blankets there for distribution to the area of greatest need in the hospital.

Volunteer Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Phone: 206-987-2155

Monday, March 5, 2012

"Because of Katie" Book Event

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