I am very active in our local Project Linus project. I make at least 21 quilts or throws each month. The way I understand the project is that each child who enters the ER is given a blanket or quilt as a comfort thing. It doesn't have to be big enough to cover them entirely. I have gotten dozens of thank you notes over the years saying that the quilt I provided calmed the child down and enabled the medical staff to work on him without having to deal with his or her fears. I mostly try and make things that are either gender neutral or geared toward boys. As a step-mother of two active, clumsy boys I made lots of trips to the ER with them. I don't believe Project Linus existed then but it would have been welcome on those visits. Project Linus also takes baby size quilts. They can be used to protect a child in an incubator type bed from the bright lights that are required overhead and then given to the family.