Written by Lieske:
Michele Coe (of Reach for Recovery) informed me that they had no bags that they
give out to the patients that have had breast cancer surgery. As Elaine
Wegelin, my Mom, had been through the surgery side of breast cancer almost exactly a year ago, I
asked if she could think of some ways to get the bags made. She jumped right in
and said that she definitely wanted to help.
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Stella sewed the bags |
As she lives in Wellington, she
approached some of her friends and also the Wellington Presbyterian Church who are always interested in
community projects. She told them about Reach for Recovery and explained how
useful the little bag and cushion is post-operatively. There was a lady in the
church desperately looking for work. It was arranged that people could donate
money towards the project. A certain amount of money would fund 1 bag.
In total, they raised enough money to make 120 bags and cushions!
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Maureen was involved with the cushions |
Reach for Recovery supplied the material and stuffing. About 2 weeks
later, Elaine arrived with the 120 bags and cushions. She is hoping to continue
the project as she could not believe when she went onto Reach for Recovery's
website, that they need about 40 bags per month for the amount of patients that
they see on a monthly basis.
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Elaine with the final product |
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Some of the finished bags |
Thanks ladies for your hard and selfless work
ReplyDeleteMuch love!!
To my mom Stella and all the other ladies that assists - well done!
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