Katie's Comforters Guild: July 2012

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Does it Make a Difference? Yes!

Do you ever wonder if what we do at Katie's Comforters Guild at Seattle Children's Hospital makes a difference? Here is the answer, in the words of the mother of a patient.

"Dear Katie's Comforters Guild,

My daughter Mya has been ill for over a year. We have always been able to manage at home. We had a major set back, and she had to be admitted. She had had a very long day from 9 A.M. until 3:30 A.M. We finally made it to the room. She was so scared at the big bed - she [had] never slept in one - and having to stay. When she saw the Minnie Mouse blanket she [lit] up and wrapped up in it and said, 'I OK now Mama. Minnie is with me.'

"I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making something very scary [in]to being safe and secure and happy [in] 2 seconds.

"Thank you so much. Bless you.
"Mya and Cindy"

Thank you, Mya and Cindy, for taking time to tell us your story. You encourage us! May you be richly blessed.

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

Thursday, July 12, 2012

Does it Make a Difference? Yes!

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