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Quilters Bring a “Touch of Comfort” to Patients
Perhaps one of the most remarkable
outcomes of Hurricane Sandy was to
see strangers come together to help
those impacted by the storm rebuild
their lives once again.
In the wake of tragedy, it is inspiring to
witness the compassion of those who so
selflessly reach out to help others. As
part of their relief effort after Hurricane
Sandy, Quilts for Kids recently donated
60 quilts to Winthrop’s Child Life
Program. This is the second donation
that Quilts
for Kids has
made to the
Hospital,
having also
donated 25
quilts to the
Hospital’s Cancer Center for Kids
in October.
The quilts were donated through the
Downy Touch of Comfort program,
which, in partnership with Quilts for
Kids, helps provide comforting quilts and
a touch of home to hospitalized children.
These brand new quilts are handmade by
volunteers using donated materials, and
are currently being disseminated to children
who are battling chronic illnesses
during their Hospital stay.
Pictured at the donation are (l.-r.)
Lorraine Martone, RN; Mary Ann
Dziomba, RN, Nurse Manager,
Pediatrics/PICU; Carrie Davis of Long
Island Quilts for Kids; and Nikki Adams,
Certified Child Life Specialist.
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Vol. 22, No. 3
Winter 2012
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