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July 19, 2009
This coming week will be a busy one for our group: Lots of meetings, lots of opportunities to make fabricworks for patients in Houston area hospitals. As Charles Peirsol, Manager of the Town and Country Starbucks says: “It’s all about the patients.” Please join us at one or all of the following meetings. I can…
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A testimonial from Hermann Memorial SW Auxiliary
One of the best parts of this job is getting letters from thoughtful people who are wholly committed to patient care, and appreciate what we do: On behalf of Hermann Memorial SW Auxiliary, thank you and all who helped make the heart pillows and baby caps for our patients. They are much appreciated by all.…
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Cornerstone Wal-mart
The Common Thread Circle is grateful to The Cornerstone Walmart and Pam Escobar for donating a generous supply of yarn and quilting materials to our group. Sgt Frank Escobedo and PSO Wanda Wright from the Houston Police Department North Division arranged for the connection. Pictured is PSO Wright holding some of the many items donated.…
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Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
People send us the nicest messages: We are so pleased to be a recipient of the heart pillows. Thank you all so much. Becki Baird, RN Manager of Volunteers Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is Houston’s largest and most sophisticated suburban hospital and has been serving the community since 1977. We are…
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The importance of patient shawls
Susan White wrote in to us about the importance of handcrafts for patients: 2 years ago at this time, I was in and out of the hospital for surgery and tests and chemotherapy (ovarian cancer). And then I was gifted with a dark green shawl. I love that shawl for many reasons. In fact, I…
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Harris County Hospital District
Jennifer Barnes at the Harris County Hospital district writes in with a message of support: I am so happy to hear that your group is being blessed by leaps and bounds. We are so grateful that you have chosen to donate your time and talents to us! Our patients are blessed by your gift of…
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June 23, 2009
The first month of our new year was a busy one in which the Circle has really grown. We were on two local TV newscasts and you all looked wonderful. We donated 1026 handcrafted fabricworks to: Ben Taub, Memorial Hermann, Children’s Memorial Hermann, M.D.Anderson, St. Luke’s, Triumph Memorial Hermann Hospitals, The Concierge Nursing Home, Memorial…
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Channel 39 news report
KIAH (Channel 39) visited us in the form of the amiable Leticia Juarez, who interviewed members of The Common Thread Circle about our handcrafts and donations. You can read the full news story on Channel 39’s web site. Here’s one highlight: Last year, the group said it donated more than 5,300 items to local hospitals.…
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Twisted Yarns Charity Knitting Night
Here’s the announcement from our helpers at Twisted Yarns: We just wanted to remind you about our Charity Knitting Night next Thursday, June 18th, from 5 to 8:30. We’ll be knitting/crocheting bears for kids, and stocking caps for the troopsin Afghanistan. The finished bears will go to children in local hospitals, and will be distributed…
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June 9, 2009
We have worked very hard during the past two weeks and my blue room is filled with our handcrafted fabricworks. They will be donated in the next few days. This Wednesday, June 10 at 1:30 Knitters and Crocheters and those who want to be will be meeting at my home. Come meet the magnificent Simon…
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