Hays Medical Center Volunteer Newsletter
September 6, 2009
Debra M., Past President, of the Hays Medical Center Volunteer Newsletter wrote about My Pink Scarf, Inc. in the Summer 2009 Newsletter.
The Hays Medical Center Volunteers are excited about a new project that was started at Hays Medical Center in October. Volunteers knit or crochet pink scarves for women who have been diagnosed with cancer. Volunteers include fifth graders, middle school, high school and college students and faculty, community members, and of course, HMC Volunteers and Staff. The project has spread by “word of mouth” and now includes more than 190 participants from four states and 26 Kansas communities.
Many contributors have personal connections and stories to make their participation meaningful to them as well as to the recipients. Distribution to patients of the Hays Medical Center Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute began in January. Over 900 scarves have been knitted or crocheted.
Recipients are surprised and very pleased to receive the scarves. One sent a note saying “Thank you for the beautiful scarf. It certainly touched my heart. What a wonderful, caring project. May God bless each and every one who had a part in the project, especially the angel that created mine.”
Pink Scarf and Brazil
July 10, 2009
A pink scarf was mailed to a breast cancer survivor in Brazil. I’m thrilled that she contacted me and requested a scarf. It’s the perfect time for her to receive it because it’s winter in Brazil now. Enjoy!
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
July 10, 2009
Thank you to all of you who participated in the Pampered Chef fundraiser for My Pink Scarf, Inc.
The event was a huge success and the proceeds will be used towards mailing costs.
Your support of My Pink Scarf, Inc. is greatly appreciated!
Unbelievable!
July 3, 2009
My Pink Scarf Inc. has donated 3,000 pink scarves to cancer survivors in 35 states and 8 countries.
Thank you to everyone who has made this possible. I couldn’t have done it without you!
I’m Blessed to Know You
June 27, 2009
I was going through the channels on the television when I saw a preview that Nancy G. Brinker, founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, was going to be on Oprah.
Little did I know there was another beautiful woman on the show – Maimah S. Karmo. After seeing the show, I knew Maimah was going to receive a pink scarf because she’s a breast cancer survivor.
Maimah’s mission is incredible! “She is committed to educating young women around the world about breast cancer, and empowering them to celebrate their lives every day by harnessing their personal power. Maimah is dedicated to changing the young adult breast cancer landscape. She seeks to impact the quality of care and lifestyle for young women affected by this disease. She ch0se to name the organization Tigerlily because the lily flower represents all things eternally feminine.” (www.tigerlilyfoundation.org) WOW!
I noticed on her website that she was having an event – 1st Annual DIVA Night Out – on June 25, 2009 and I asked if I could donate pink scarves for the event. She agreed! I mailed her 125 pink scarves for the event and My Pink Scarf Inc. was put on her website as a Swag Bag Sponsor.
Maimah, I’m blessed to know you. Together we will do great things!