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ABOUT PROJECT LINUS: A HUGE THANK YOU to each of our wonderful volunteers! Together, you made 3,488 blankets for Project Linus Tucson, from January 1 through August 2009! As of August 2009 we had delivered a total of 25,066 blankets to children in the Tucson area. When the chapter began in Spring 1999, our goal was to ultimately reach 1,000 children. Instead, look what's happened!!!! With the help of over 300 women, men and children, who regularly make and contribute blankets, Project Linus Tucson has given the gift of a security to many thousands of children.
As of September 30, 2009 there were 378 Project Linus Chapters. Chapters are in all states of the USA. Together, volunteers in these chapters had given 3,011,944 security blankets to children!
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT: Project Linus is a volunteer non-profit national organization with a twofold mission.
NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S HISTORY: Project Linus began in Denver on Christmas Eve 1995 when an article appeared in Parade Magazine entitled, "Joy to the World". Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Eddie Adams, it featured a petite downy-haired little girl who had been undergoing intensive chemotherapy. The article stated that her security blanket helped her get through treatments. Karen Loucks read the article and decided to provide homemade security blankets to Denver's Rocky Mountain Children's Cancer Center. The idea grew, Charles Schultz's family gave permission to use the blanket-toting Linus as the logo, and Project Linus was born. |
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Members List:
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Coordinator:
Marge Koeller 578-7115
AsstCoord:
Jody Elmer 760-8852
NE Area:
Aileen Hurtado 323-8488
NW Area:
Elizabeth Stewart 825-0963
SE Area:
Jan VandenHeuvel 885-3126
SW Area:
Marge Koeller 578-7115
GREEN VALLEY:
Lois Westervelt 399-1411
Kids Helping Kids:
Dale Shoots 742-3801
BLANKET GUIDELINES
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PROJECT LINUS BLANKETS MUST BE HOME MADE AND NEW (not even gently used), made of clean washable materials that are age-appropriate for the size of the blanket. Because many children have allergies or weakened immune systems, blankets must be free of smoke and other odors, and of pet dander/hair. Be sure to remove all pins; don't attach buttons or removable items that could harm a child.
BLANKET QUALITY SHOULD BE THE SAME AS FOR YOUR CHILD, GRANDCHILD, OR A GIFT : BLANKET SIZES -- THERE ARE NO EXACT MEASUREMENTS OR REQUIREMENTS FOR A PROJECT LINUS BLANKET. WE OFFER THESE GUIDELINES, HOWEVER, BECAUSE PEOPLE ASK FOR THEM: PREEMIE BLANKET GUIDELINES:
Note: Even though these tiny little babies may be doll-sized, your blanket should not be too small. The NICU nurses often drape blankets over the preemie isolettes, to provide a more secure environment for the babies. A doll-sized blanket would not be suitable for that purpose. Add a border if your preemie blanket is turning out to be smaller than you anticipated.
BABY BLANKET GUIDELINES:
CHILD/PRE-TEEN GUIDELINES:
TEEN GUIDELINES:
Use soft washable materials in pastel colors.
Use your best judgement on size; 36” x 36” to 36” x 42” is a nice guideline.
Use soft materials of pastels, primary or other bright colors, and fabric designs that are appropriate to babies and toddlers. Babies will wrap in the blanket and tote it around.
Use your best judgement on size; 40"x 40" to 45" x 45" is an estimate. Consider the height of these children/youth when you decide the length of the blanket.
Use comforting pastels or bright, happy colors for children. If you are unsure about what colors are popular, walk through a department store and see what colors they are currently stocking for youngsters. That walk will show you what themes they enjoy too!
40” x 60” to 45” x 60” is an estimate
These young people are five or six feet tall, and almost adults. Even we adults like to be able to wrap up in a big blanket! Remember that these teens are going through a traumatic situation, and probably would appreciate bright and happy, or soothing, colors and patterns. Flowers and other more adult designs that are not typically used for children can be used now. Sports themes are always good. Black is thought to be "in" for some teens, but it is a depressing (vs. uplifting) color.
