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 Cooper
Hospital
& Ronald McDonald House
Delivery Date:
 Good Friday - April 21st, 2000
We both wanted to say a big thank
you to everyone that participated in this wonderful project for New
Jersey. Thank you Joan for your time and efforts to deliver these items to
the families in need at these two great places! It really warms our hearts
to see how giving our group is and how much love and happiness we give to
others.
God Bless, Linda & Terri
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List of Items Donated
49 crocheted/knitted
preemie-newborn afghans
11 afghan, hat and bootie sets
6 crocheted/knitted sweater sets
33 newborn hats
48 preemie hats
22 toddler hats
56 pairs of booties
17 preemie size hat & bootie sets
2 toddler sweaters
1 romper set
1 fleece sleeper
3 pair of beaded socks
21 flannel receiving blankets
9 layette outfits with blanket, gown, hat and booties
5 crib size quilts hand sewn
9 afghans various sizes
18 crocheted potholders
24 dish towels
2 remote control holders
8 wash cloths
8 hair scrunchies
22 crocheted coasters
1 plastic bag holder
18 hand sewn fabric place mats
6 bars of homemade soap/ a bunch of hotel size soaps
10 hot pads
10 dish cloths
15 bookmarks
5 cedar filled sachets
3 crocheted little girls purses
1 crocheted scarf
3 shower caps
1 box of raspberry tea
3 candles
1 wire whisk
1 set measuring spoons
5 dozen plastic Easter eggs
16 Easter Eggs with crocheted chicks inside
93 coloring/activity books
26 boxes of crayons
2 deluxe art sets with markers, paints, crayons, pencils
5 small teddy bears
6 small dolls
106 stuffed animals of all sorts....handmade and store bought.
Lots of bunnies and chicks
1 butterfly shaped tin can
Lots and lots of Love that went into each and every item. |
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The Delivery Day
from Joan
Hello Everyone,
I must tell you today was one of the most exciting days of my
life. The delivery to Cooper was more than fantastic. I wish each
and everyone of you could have been there. I'll try and give you a
step by step through the day. Grab a cup of coffee and
relax.......
At 10:00am this morning one of the local TV reporters called to
tell me they received a fax about the delivery and they wanted to
cover the story. I was shocked. Well let me tell you when we
arrived at the hospital at 11:45 there were two TV stations and a
bunch of reporters that came out and started taking photos and
asking questions. They rushed all of us, me, my Mom, daughter,
sister and Ethel who is a nurse there and the SIL of my sister's
boyfriend, Bob and another fireman in the hospital and up to the
pediatrics playroom. They had a bunch of the little kids in there
and they filmed them receiving some of the items. They interviewed
me an asked about the groups and how I became a member. They asked
if I could tell them a little about where the items came from and
about how many people made these items. Let me tell you everyone
was shocked over the amount of things that we delivered. Bob did
take some pictures but it was very hard with the TV cameras every
where. They wouldn't let you use the flash because it did
something to their shooting of the film. There was about 25 people
in this group as we went from place to place in the hospital. We
got to go to Peds, Mother and Child Unit which is where the babies
are roomed in with their Mom, Nursery, NICU but we could not take
any photos here, PICU (pediatric ICU) no photos. I got to meet so
many wonderful staff members here and everyone of them were so
grateful it really made me feel wonderful. I must tell you I got
lots of "hugs" today and I want you to know I am sharing
them with each and everyone of you that helped with this delivery.
This process took until 3:00 and I must say everyone involved was
tired. I think every item must have been handled at least 5 times
by so many people. We did go into some of the rooms on the Mother
and Child Unit and hand out blankets, hats and booties. The
stuffed animals were a big hit with all. We then all got back into
the car and drove over to RMcDH to make the second delivery. This
was also a great delivery. Of course it was much more low keyed,
no TV reporters just us. At that point I was glad. The people here
were very nice and took us on a tour of the House and explained
all about how it works. There is a virtual website address that I
will be sending if anyone is interested in checking it out. I
couldn't believe how beautiful this place was decorated inside. We
spent about one hour here and then it was time to leave. Even
though the weather here was horrible today, rain and thunderstorms
some how it didn't put a damper on the delivery. Bob tried to send
the digital photos before he had to go to duty crew tonight at the
firehouse and we got a return saying they couldn't send that big
of an attachment through. I'll have him resend them tomorrow. I
also have a roll of film to put in to be developed, that has
photos of all the items before they were boxed up. I will get the
total count list typed up and sent out real soon, I'm to tired to
do it tonight. I just wanted to let you all know how wonderful
today was. "We" will be on the 5:00pm Channel 6 News and
the 10:00pm Channel 17 News out of Philadelphia. I'll be recording
this so if it looks good maybe we can pass the tape around for all
to see. Thank you once again for making this another successful
delivery. You gals are the greatest!!!!
Hugs to All,
Joan........one very tired but happy co-ordinator :) |
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Thank You
for your Donations
from Cooper Hospital
& Ronald McDonald House
in New Jersey
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April 25,
2000
Dear TkroCrafts@Kaleidesigns,
Thank you
and your group "Around the Crochet Table Group" so much
for taking the time to knit us and sew for us the Hats, Booties,
toys and blankets for our babies. Your generosity has really
brightened our family's faces. When we are able to hand them
a beautiful handmade gift for their ill infant or their infant who
has recently passed away it makes them realize how much so many
people care about their stressful times. I just want to let
you know how much we appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Sincerely,
Emma Brandon
Emma Brandon, RNC, BSN
Clinical Manager Newborn Services
On
behalf of the many families who will benefit from your
generous donation of time, craftsmanship, and love, I would
like to extend a most heartfelt thank you to your group for
the exquisite crafts delivered this week to the Ronald
McDonald House of Southern New Jersey by the Cinnaminson Fire
Department and Joan Barry.
The beautiful
hand-crafted items were a big hit with the families staying
here at the House. In particular, the mini chicks in the
eggs were much loved by 2 young sisters who found themselves
at the House for the Easter Holiday while their brother was
receiving treatment at the hospital. There were so many
lovely items, we were overwhelmed.
The day was dismal, but you brought some sunshine to the
families at the Ronald McDonald House of Southern New
Jersey. We certainly appreciate your efforts!
Normally I would extend
an invitation to tour the facility, but since this is a unique
situation where people from far and wide have participated via
the internet and its vast reach, I will invite you to take our
"virtual tour". You can visit the Ronald
McDonald House of SNJ by pointing your web browser to www.ronaldhousesnj.com.
The click on virtual tour and you will be able to take a tour
of the House.
Thank you for thinking
of the Ronald House families. It is so important to
provide a home-like, warm and welcoming environment to these
families during the most stressful time in their lives.
Your generosity has allowed us to make many children and
parents smile. Again, thank you for helping us help the
kids. We wish you a safe and healthy summer.
Sincerely,
Nicole L. DeFeo
Marketing &
Event Coordinator
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