There is never a shortage of children who are homeless, in shelters, and living on the streets, plus all of those who are facing critical and terminal illnesses. We need your help to make more blankets to give to these children as a reminder that they are not forgotten or invisible - that someone truly cares and is sending them love.
WHO RECEIVES BINKIES?
Babies, children and teens who are ill, abused, living in foster care or group homes and living in shelters.
Teens in halfway houses
Runaways living on the streets
Mothers in battered women's shelters
Homeless families
Veterans
Anyone experiencing trauma, like Brad Hale's family ...
Here is a recent story from some recipients in Pocatello Idaho. Some of you may have read their tragic story over the summer:
There was a drowning in Pocatello, ID recently where 4 men and 5 children went fishing. One man fell in and couldn't swim - the other three - one a a time, went in after him and all drown while the children were on board witnessing this. The eldest boy - 9 - had to make the 911 call. Several families were deeply affected. Binky Patrol went into action and sent ALL of them, including the wives, homemade quilts and blankets.
This came to us from one of the family members:
"My name is Brad Hale. On Aug 8 2010 we lost my 2 brothers, one cousin and a great friend to drowning. I may never know how you heard our story or decided this would benefit our families. but we received several of your blankets. You will never know how much we appreciate the thoughts and prayers ,time ,effort and donations.
Your blankets have not left our beds. The children cuddle in to them every night, and ask me to feel how soft they are. Its' hard not to feel the love put into every one. We love our binky blankets. this is an amazing organization. I hope everyone involved knows what great people they are and thank you again."
Brad Hale and family
What Binky Patrol does...
The "angels" who never get to go home from the hospital Binky Patrol is celebrating its 15th Bink-A-Thon. A BINK-A-THON is where each participating Binky Patrol chapter gathers as many volunteers as possible on one day and SEW like crazy. Adults and chidlren are involved. Watching the children make blankets for "kids just like them" is so beaufitul. They have a great time creating gifts of love. This year, as always, it falls on National Make a Difference Day - October 23.
At the last Portland, OR Bink-A-Thon, over 100 volunteers gathered for 5 hours to sew 250 blankets to give to local area shelters and hospitals. It was amazing.
To continue our all-volunteer effort, sometimes we need help. Binky Patrol is asking you to considering helping to sponsor the Bink-A-Thon or lend your support to a chapter near you. JoAnn Fabric gift cards for batting (the fluffy stuff in blankets that you don't see), fleece (soft, sweatshirt material) and thread are greatly appreciated.
If you would consider participating in this event, please contact Binky Patrol Founder, Susan Finch directly at: [email protected] or call her: 503-372-5671
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