ConKerr Cancer MN Chapters make 1,272 Pillowcases in September

I'm happy to share with you that the MN Chapters (Metro & South) made/collected a half mile - 1,272 pillowcases - in September!  Considering we started our chapters this year, I think it's fantastic!  Denise, our fabulous southern coordinator, and I did not share our numbers until a couple days ago.  Believe it or not the chapters' totals were within 2 pillowcases of each other.

Hats off to everyone who participated in our Miles of Pillowcase Smiles challenge.  If you didn't have the time or resources to help in September - no worries - when the time is right we'll be happy to accept your pillowcases!

A wonderful lady, Toni, in Ely took the bull by the horns this month and rallied the troops to make 100 pillowcases!  Another wonderful lady, Desi, brought the pillowcases all the way to the Twin Cities to deliver them to me.  Yes - in a weak moment I allowed my picture to be taken.  Attached is a picture of Desi and me on delivery day.  (If you don't know me you'll have to guess which one is me.)  Thank you to Toni, Desi, and the following who helped make the 100 pillowcases:

• Heart of the Woods Quilters - Ely Guild
• Ladies of the Lakes Quilters - Eagles Nest Wed. group
• Hearts 2 Hands Quilters - Ely United Methodist Church group
• Mary's Spinning Wheel - Ely Quilt Shop - Served as drop off site and donated fabric

~ Carolyn

The Miles of Pillowcase Smiles Challenge

September is Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, and ConKerr Cancer is rising to the challenge to make as many miles of pillowcases in September as they can.

Minnesota has set a goal of one mile of pillowcases.  That is 2,112 pillowcases!  We know people that are sewing all across MN--from Ely to Jackson.  But we need your help!

If you or your organization is interested in adding your cases to the line, please email Carolyn at:
aCaseForSmiles@aol.com

Whether you make one or many, you are contributing to something bigger than a number.  You are brightening a sick, and possibly frightened, child's life.  Each day and night kids are snuggling up to something you made with love and care.  Regardless of the numbers, that is what's important.