The Angel Foundation

I have been blessed to have met Kelly T. at the Knit-Out & Crochet 2008 in February.  She works with the Angel Foundation (http://www.mnangel.org) and asked me if I would be interested in working with their organization.  I graciously accepted her invitation.   

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!

 

News from the University of Wisconsin-Stout!

I have some exciting news from Threads, a fiber arts group at the University of Wisconsin-Stout! 

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!!!!

Women’s World Magazine

On March 27, 2008 I received a call from a research editor from Women’s World magazine.  She wanted to know if I would be interested in having a story written about my project in their magazine.  I said "Yes."  I’m waiting to hear from her.  I’m soooooo excited!

Knit-Out & Crochet 2008

On February 16-17, 2008 I had a display for Hands to Hearts, Inc. at the Knit-Out & Crochet 2008 event at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN.  The experience was truly amazing!  There were women there from all  over the world.

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!

A Special New Year’s Day

I woke up on  New Year’s Day and went to get my newspaper. I thought it was going to be just like any other day.  When I opened the paper, my picture appeared on the front page and I read that I was one of four recipients that had been awarded the 2007 Tribune Award by the local newspaper.  This award is given to indviduals or groups who represent the best of us all. 

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! 

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