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Thank you, Deb, for providing My Pink Scarf, Inc. with this opportunity!

After a wonderful conversation, Aurea stated that she is interested in having me on as a guest.  She thought it may be some time between now and the first of the year.  I’ll keep you posted.  Aurea is also a cancer survivor.  A pink scarf is on it’s way!

The response from the story has been overwhelming!  There have been women from all over the United States and Canada who have volunteered to knit/crochet scarves, start chapters in their area, and provide donations. 

I’m thrilled to know that there so many wonderful women who are willing to volunteer and who want to be part of this amazing project.  Thank you.  Your time and talent are greatly appreciated!

There will be one Grand Prize Winner and ten Finalists from the pool of Nominees and will be notified on or about August 11, 2008. 

Keep your fingers and toes crossed……

Michele, Creative Director, at beyond: Oncology Education & Inspiration Magazine has contacted me and wants to feature my story in the next issue of their magazine.   You can view their website at www.beyondoncology.com.  Check back – details to follow!

Here is a link If you would like to read a transcript of the story.

Thank you to KFYR TV for helping spread the word about this amazing project!

After I got off the phone I couldn’t sit still.  I couldn’t believe it!  Later in the day when the news starting sinking in, I realized how fortunate I was to have a website (that’s how Women’s World Magazine found my story).  I have Scott Wild to thank for that.  He volunteered his time and talent and put together a beautiful website and he’s been behind me every step of the way. 

Thank you, Scott!!  You’re such a wonderful friend and I’m blessed to have you in my life. 

Here is a picture of me at the Knit & Crochet Out 2008 at the Mall of America in Feburary.  I had a booth for Hands to Hearts, Inc.

The Angel Foundation was founded in 2001 and their mission is to improve the quality of life throughout the cancer experience and their focus is on the personal day to day needs and necessities of cancer patients in the state of Minnesota.

The Angel Foundation has volunteered to distribute pink scarves at their cancer suppport group meetings and at the Celebration of Life in May to cancer survivors. 

Kelly, it’s going to be a pleasure working with you.  Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to be part of this great organization!

Erin Forton e-mailed me and said that Threads has completed 62 scarves and many more on the way.   Threads made it their goal this semester to donate 100 scarves to  women in Minnesota and Wisconsin as part of a community service project.

Erin said the group is planning to distribute the scarves to community members that have been referred to them and they will also be donating a large number of scarves to Mayo’s Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Threads, you’ve done an exceptional job!  The lives of a 100 women will be touched because of your kindness and generosity.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

On Saturday, February 16, 2008, the International Fastest Knitter/Crocheter competition was held for the Guiness Book of World Records.  Countries represented included:  Canada, Holland, United Kingdom, Germany, and France. 

Debbie MaComber (author) presented Evie Rosen with a knitting bag from her shop in Washington.  Evie is a former yarn retailer and nationally known knitting teacher from Wausau, Wisconsin.  She is the person who came up with the idea for Warm Up America!  Warm Up America! started out as a way to provide warmth for any Wisconsonite who had lost their home, for whatever reason. Now it’s coast to coast, and volunteers all over America have lovingly knitted uncounted squares and stitched them into blankets.  Since 1994, the Craft Yarn Council of America has run the day-to-day operations of Warm Up America! Evie has retired, but she still participates. Under their joint guidance, Warm Up America! has become the best-known and largest charity of its kind.

Debbie MaComber demonstrated knitting a sock with help from a representative from Leisure Arts. Leisure Arts has produced books with Debbie’s knitting patterns.

Kathleen Sams with Red Heart Yarn provided demonstrations. She can be seen on PBS on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time).

A good friend of mine, Donna Krein, had her picture taken with Vickie Howell, television host of Knitty Gritty. 

Thank you, Donna.  It was because of you that I heard the event.

I’m honored to have had the opportunity to participate in this event and recommend it to anyone who knits or crochets.  The experience will change your life!

Here are the links to the articles:

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/01/01/news/local/145615.prt

http://www.bismarcktribune.com/articles/2008/01/01/news/local/145617.prt

My brother, Jay Hodny, was mentioned in the article.  He said "that his sister always has been a very generous person and that she is determined to cover the U.S. in pink scarves.  Her efforts are bent toward bringing a measure of comfort into cancer patients’ lives."

You should also know that Jay is also one of my biggest supporters!