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  • I am so humbled but also delighted that two of my blankets were given to these very special children.

  • The last distribution for 2021 was through Rainbows and Smiles made on December 15..

    Here is more information and photos from Estelle:

    One of our last distributions of 2021 was organized by Sue Ledford Bowen with Bonni of Rainbows and Smiles.
    Rainbows and Smiles is a community based charitable foundation dedicated to providing emotional, social and financial support to children diagnosed with cancer or a life- threatening illness, their families and their caregivers.
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    Sue and I collected 31 blankets and soft toys for these children. Each blanket and toy had to be washed, sanitized and vacuum packed for the children to open.
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    Obviously we cannot share all the photographs of the children with their blankets but I will post as many as I can and hopefully you’ll recognize some of your amazing work.
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    Stunning blanket made by Liz Gyldenhuis’s friend.
    10000817660?profile=RESIZE_710x10000818296?profile=RESIZE_710xSquares provided by Cathy Riley.
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    Panels made by Ada Breeuer and Amy Pettigrew
    10000820672?profile=RESIZE_710xWonderful blanket by Sandra Jones
    10000821659?profile=RESIZE_710xEllies by Sandra Jones.
    10000822065?profile=RESIZE_710xSquares from Clear Lake United Methodist Church.
    10000822861?profile=RESIZE_710x  Cathy Riley and Heather Regenass's blankets.
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    • A very special distribution indeed, it’s heartbreaking to see these children. As Wendy said, I hope it brings them some comfort.

    • The foto's speek for itself. We see what we do it all for. Blankets are so very, very much welcome!

    • Poor sweet children, cancer is such a scourge, children should not have to go through this. I wish them all a recovery. Hopefully the blankets and toys can bring them some comfort during their treatment.

  • Mabel was involved in a workshop for children on 13th November in Soweto.  She was given 315 squares ( 9 blankets), sewing equipment, wool scraps etc.
    It seems the children loved their time of learning to sew the squares together and Mabel was delighted.
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    • Thank you, Mabel, for teaching the children.   I have spotted some of my squares.

    • What a fantastic idea!  Mabel must have a lot of patience and perseverance.  God bless her!

    • Fantastic!  What a great idea!

    • Oh this is so wholesome,  thank you X

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