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A hospital is a very scary place for a kid. When Cindy Kerr’s son, Ryan, was diagnosed with cancer in 2002, she wanted to brighten up his hospital room, so she began making pillowcases. She soon realized the difference these brightly colored pillowcases were making in Ryan’s attitude and recovery, so she began making pillowcases for the other children staying in the Oncology Unit at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Cindy’s pillowcase making idea took off and before she knew it, she had created the national non-profit organization ConKerr Cancer. A chapter of ConKerr Cancer serving Toledo and Mercy Children’s hospitals has been started by Catawba Island resident Linda Peiffer. After reading about ConKerr Cancer in Family Circle magazine, Peiffer felt compelled to start making pillowcases for children with serious illnesses as well. Since then Peiffer has become the regional coordinator for Toledo/Northwest Ohio. ConKerr Cancer’s mission is “helping children feel special while battling life changing illnesses”. Volunteers sew pillowcases for the children and bring them to designated drop off points where ConKerr volunteers pick them up and deliver them to the hospital’s pediatric wards. So far, 150 pillowcases have been delivered to the two Toledo hospitals. The need is great between the two hospitals as they can easily use 125 cases per month. The pillowcases delivered so far have been made by just a handful of volunteers. Peiffer said a network of volunteers is desperately needed to sew the pillowcases, which is a very simple project requiring only basic sewing skills. The Chapter has set up numerous locations throughout Northwest Ohio to drop off the pillowcases making it convenient for the sewers. Corso’s in Sandusky and Fairyland Fabrics & Gifts in Vermillion are area drop off points. For a complete list of drop off locations go to www.conkerrcancer.org and click on “Chapters”. If you sew and would like to help these hospitalized children, call Peiffer at 419-491-4722 or e-mail to kidspillowcases@gmail.com.
Pictured is recent recipient of a pillowcase from ConKerr Cancer NW Ohio Chapter, Alec McKenzie of Oregon.
Pillowcase Construction:
Use cheery fabrics for kids – colorful and fun as possible. Remember many patients are adolescent boys and girls, we always need pillowcases appropriate to teenagers. Cotton or flannel only and no glittery fabrics
Supplies:
3/4 yard of fabric for pillowcase 1/3 yard of fabric for border of pillowcase
Sewing Instructions:
Cut the body of the case 26 1/2” x 40 1/2” and the border 10 1/2” x 40 1/2”. Fold the border in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together, and press. Place the right side of the border on the right side of the body of the case. Stitch together using a 1/2” seam allowance. Place right sides of the pillowcase together. Stitch down the side and across the bottom. Turn to the right side and press. Please finish seams so the pillowcases will not fray. NOTE: Make sure to wash the fabric for the protection of the children. In addition place each pillowcase in a one-gallon ziplock bag. Pillowcases must be dropped off at a designated drop off site or mailed to 1314 N.Orchard Beach Drive, Port Cliinton, OH 43452, Do not deliver directly to the hospitals.
Huron River Fest Announces Meeting Local Elder Law for Future Queen’s Contestants Attorney Releases The 2012 Huron River Fest year’s Queen. If you are interested Committee is pleased to anin participating in the contest a New Book nounce the kick off of the and would like more informaElder Law Attorney, Michael Brumbaugh, is thrilled to announce the release of a new publication. Attorney Brumbaugh, joined by ten other leading elder law attorneys from across the nation, co-authored Protect Your Family! Don’t Write a Blank Check to the Nursing Home. This collaborative writing, broken down in layman’s terms, offers readers the essential tools and knowledge for effective long-term care planning. Attorney Brumbaugh penned a chapter on special benefits available through the Veteran’s Administration for wartime veterans or their spouses or widows to help pay for the costs of home health care, assisted living or the nursing home, as well as a chapter on everything you should look out for when planning for long-term care. Attorney Brumbaugh indicated that “it is such an honor to be published with so many other accomplished elder law attorneys.” The Law Offices of Michael L. Brumbaugh was established in 2001 by Michael Brumbaugh who, resides in Erie County with his wife Pamela. The vision of the firm is to provide seniors and their families with an individual and unique plan to protect their assets while providing for their immediate and future needs. Michael offers free initial consultations. To schedule your appointment, call 419-626-0684 or 440-888-8130.
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Huron City Schools Kindergarten Registration & Screening Huron City Schools will conduct Kindergarten Registration and Screening on May 1, 2 and 3 at the Huron United Methodist Church, 338 Williams Street, Huron. Any child who will be five by September 30, 2012 is eligible to attend kindergarten. Parents are asked to call Shawnee Elementary School at 419-433-1234 ext. 5101, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm from April 2 to 5 to reserve a time for their child’s May registration and screening. Parents are asked to accompany their child to the screening and must bring the child’s original birth certificate, immunization records, a current electric bill along
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