I love the storyquilt story. I somewhat disagree with the Central Oregon Hospital plan. Why not give the quilt to each patient and let them wash it etc. They it doesn't need to be so serviceable. Fabric that is washed in the high temperature, sturdy machine doesn't stay nice no matter what it is. Ugh to their scratchy cotton "serviceable" quilts. I made one for a friend's mother with a lovely bright flannel front and a cuddly minkee on the back. She used it at home and took it to the hospital with her. I'm of the opinion that the pink ribbon is a great fund raising device but not needed on a quilt!