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Monday, July 25, 2011

Wrapped in Hugs

Source: Gift of Life Donor Program - Philadelphia

We were inspired by the 2010 US Transplant Games, where all donor families present received a hand-knitted or crocheted wrap at the National Donor Recognition Ceremony. Gift of Life Donor Program would like to do the same at our local ceremonies, and we welcome volunteers to participate in creating wraps for a great cause.

Our intention in offering these wraps at our local Donor Recognition Ceremonies is to make our donor families feel wrapped in gratitude and love, and to honor the gift their loved one has given another. Placing a beautiful, warm wrap around someone’s shoulders is a hug of compassion, and support, and we hope you'll join us to help make this program a reality.

We are looking for volunteers to...

Create hand knit or crocheted wraps
Donate skeins of yarn and knitting needles
Share this project with friends and family who knit or crochet

First round of 400 wraps is needed by October 1, 2011

Update: So far, we have recieved 125 wraps! Thank you to everyone who has contributed!

Click here to sign up


Specifications

• Use any pattern you like or select from sample patterns below
• Use 4 ply machine washable synthetic yarn (no wool or alpaca)
• Approximate size should be 36” to 48” wide by 60” to 65” in length
• Any color or any mixture of color yarn is accepted.
• No tassels or fringe please

Where to Send Finished Wraps

Completed wraps can be sent to:
Gift of Life Donor Program
Family Support Services
401 N. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Please include your full name and address with the wrap so we can acknowledge receipt of your beautiful wrap.

Patterns to Get You Started

To get you started on creating your wrap choose from a variety of patterns please click HERE

Download Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 1
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Family Support Services Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 1
Download Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 2
Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 2 - 259.7KB
Family Support Services Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 2
Download Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 3
Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 3 - 306.3KB
Family Support Services Wrapped in Hugs - Crochet Pattern 3
Download Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 1
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Family Support Services Program Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 1
Download Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 2
Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 2 - 260.3KB
Family Support Services Program Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 2
Download Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 3
Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 3 - 369.3KB
Family Support Services Wrapped in Hugs - Knit Pattern 3

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