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Old 02-01-2012, 04:47 AM
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Plumtree
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I know this conversation really boils down to the mission statement and I understand but as someone who has makes quilts for this organization I am thrilled that all children receive a quilt. Being in the hospital is scary for the kids that are aware of what is going on and terrifing to the parents of the ones that are too young. A quilt is a comforting distraction from the beeps, shots, smells and all around sterile feeling of the hospital.

I am sorry you were tweaked about it but not feel bad either if the quilts are being given away willy nilly and a truely sick child misses out because of it than the issue needs to be addressed. As a volunteer at the hospital can you not find out where and how the quilts are being handed out? Maybe someone who doesn't get it might just give the quilts to the peds. dept and move on without explaining the program.

Let us know what you find out.
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