Quilts for Kids Surorise
#31
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Auburn, Wa
Posts: 177
I'm just thinking, the doctors child or the lawyers child would probably appreciate a quilt just as much as the child of the person who has been on welfare all of their lives and is abusing the system to get whatever they can for free from whoever they can con. Just as much as it isn't the childs fault what situation they are born into, neither is the child more fortunate responsible for being born into whatever their situation is. I think it's time we stop punishing the person that works hard and lasvishing the child that lives on welfare because of his parents choice. It reminds me of when the company I worked for picked a needy family for Christmas and the family got so much, it even included a washer and dryer. What does that kid tell the neighborhood friends that got one or two gifts because his parents work at low paying jobs to make ends meet and here are the neighbors that never work and they got nintendos and whatever else they could scam from the hard working people. Now, after writing this I debate, should I delete and just forget it? I'm sorry if I offend anyone but please think about the kids. They are all just kids no matter what their parents have.
#33
I think it's very possible that the nurses told the recipient mom that every child gets a quilt so that she would not feel singled out (say, for being poor). In reality they might not give them to every child.
You might confirm the policy with the nurses on that floor.
You might confirm the policy with the nurses on that floor.
#34
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 9,390
I think it's too difficult to make a judgement call on this one. The mission statement is vaguely worded, and there is not enough information about the child in question. The child was admitted to the hospital, so obviously there was some kind of issue. If you're unhappy with how this donation was handled, send your donations elsewhere.
#36
Bottom Line: It's all about a sick child receiving a quilt and that's exactly what happened! Isn't that why we make and donate them?
I really do not feel the need to know more then this: a child received a quilt made by me!
I really do not feel the need to know more then this: a child received a quilt made by me!
#37
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,570
The Quilts for Kids mission statement has not changed. Yes, every child should have a quilt, but there is a finite number of quilts available, so our thought is that the children in the greatest need are at the front of the line. Having said that, we have no control over the manner in which the quilts are distributed once they leave QFK and arrive at a hospital, even though our policy is well known. In 2011 our wonderful volunteers enabled us to donate almost 13,000 quilts nationwide, and our 85 chapters across the country donated over 10,000. We are a small grass-roots organization and rely on donations and volunteers to comfort as many children as we can. With about a million children hospitalized in this country, obviously we can't reach every one. Please visit our website www.quiltsforkids.org to learn more, check out our Facebook page, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Pam Fox
Sincerely,
Pam Fox
Personally, I do work for QFK. Not as much as I originally intended, but what I can. If I am not mistaken the founder started this organization because her child had been hospitalized with a serious illness and received a quilt for comfort. The founder was so touched by someone else's thoughfulness and generosity that she wanted to pay that effort forward. And has done an amazing job, I think. I will continue to support this organization. It makes me feel good to do something for someone else and I get to do something I love to do in the process.
#38
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: northeast NE
Posts: 1,072
How do we know that maybe that quilt was 'redonated' from a family of a QFK child?! I don't think it's for us to judge 'where' it came from or to whom it went to, no matter the label. Am sure the new quilt owner is warmed by it.
#39
Power Poster
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Posts: 10,357
Sometimes things happen for reasons that are unknown....you never can tell with "random acts of kindness"...I would call it "meant to be" and continue to quilt for your charities. One of the reasons I quilt is because I know the finished product will bring comfort.....Who knows where a quilt will end up on it's journey through life. All children need comfort and love, no matter what their background or situation. Sometimes those who look like they need things the least, in truth need the most. Happy quilting.
#40
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Posts: 354
The Quilts for Kids mission statement has not changed. Yes, every child should have a quilt, but there is a finite number of quilts available, so our thought is that the children in the greatest need are at the front of the line. Having said that, we have no control over the manner in which the quilts are distributed once they leave QFK and arrive at a hospital, even though our policy is well known. In 2011 our wonderful volunteers enabled us to donate almost 13,000 quilts nationwide, and our 85 chapters across the country donated over 10,000. We are a small grass-roots organization and rely on donations and volunteers to comfort as many children as we can. With about a million children hospitalized in this country, obviously we can't reach every one. Please visit our website www.quiltsforkids.org to learn more, check out our Facebook page, and feel free to contact us with any questions.
Sincerely,
Pam Fox
Sincerely,
Pam Fox
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