Bennett Olupo had the honor of representing volunteers across Minnesota while delivering the 2,000th pillowcase to the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital.

Becky Jensen, Julie Morse, Charlie Morse, Bennett Olupo and I held a sewing event at the hospital in March.  Now that we have a few sewing events under our belts we are getting into a good groove.  The time flies and we meet a lot of wonderful kiddos and their families. Becky has a quiet and gentle approach working with the kids.  Julie ensures the kids walk away with a sense of pride of sewing on their own.  This was Charlie's first time joining the group. We're hoping we can get the okay for him to entertain us with some guitar music during our next visit.  Bennett usually has a small hand resting on his as they guide the fabric to be sewn.  Even the little kids, whose legs don't reach the floor, want to push the pedal to make the machine sew.  Sarah Blanchette, our wonderful volunteer coordinator, is always so cheerful and welcoming.  We bring totes of pillowcases made by volunteers for those who want to pick a pillowcase (or two) instead of sew one on their own.  There is a lot of time and thought that goes into selecting just the right one.  Thank you to all of the volunteers that make and deliver pillowcases.  Without you this wouldn't be possible!