The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 468 and VFW Auxiliary Post 4658 hosted a “No Sew” Blanket event on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the American Legion Post on Dorsey Road in Greece. The event was an opportunity for the children to learn how to make a blanket that will help other children.
There were 43 blankets made during the “No Sew” day, all have been donated to the Bovina Child Advocacy Center, an organization with a vision for, “A community where all children are safe and free from abuse,” and C.U.R.E. Childhood Cancer, an association that exists to, “Provide emotional, educational, social, and financial assistance to Rochester-area families whose children have cancer or a blood disorder.”
These blankets symbolize hope, comfort and security for those receiving them. To the kids making them it represents caring and pride in what they can do together. Auxiliary members are so proud of these kids. It was amazing watching them work together, accomplishing so much in such a short time. The blankets are just beautiful.
The Auxiliary members wish to send a special Thank You to Joanne Henchen’s card playing group for donated money, My Apartment Bar and Grill for hosting a Euchre Tournament to raise money for the materials, Greece Little League Baseball, and all of the other children who came to help. This would not have been a success without the ladies who pre-cut them and all of the volunteers working along side the children.
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