Thanks to those of you who offered to “buy” the quilt. We’re happy to announce the winner.
Melanie and I are happy to announce the recipient of the Oh My Stars donation quilt. The story and monetary offer combined to make a compelling case that it should go to this person. She will be known as Grace in order to maintain her privacy. Here are details of the donation quilt offer in case you missed the earlier post.
Grace has been a volunteer with her local hospice center after they cared for her mother and father. She has assisted patients and their families as they transitioned through the hospice process. Grace knows first-hand the wonderful help they give to others in their hours of great need. She has chosen to donate her offering to Iowa City Hospice.
Melanie and I visited the office of Iowa City Hospice. We brought the quilt and Grace’s donation. We explained the circumstances of the quilt project that led to her donation. They…
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Wow. What a story and what a perfect outcome for the quilt and the donation. I feel sad about Grace’s diagnosis but I can tell she is using what time she has left in the most meaningful of ways.
She seems to be doing well, as far as that goes. Thanks very much.