W. Warm
A. And
R. Ready
M. Made
T. The
O. Oncology
U. Unit
C. Caring
H. Helpers ...
group is made of people willing to donate wool / yarn / fabric and their time to make beautiful crocheted and knitted rugs and knee rugs for patients at Grafton Base Hospital Oncology Unit to use and keep during their stay and treatment and to take home, made with love.
We are also making scarves, hats, socks, booties, bonnets, bags, chemo care kits, monkeys and bears for patients of all ages who are receiving treatment. These beautiful gifts made and donated by these members are shared with Maternity, Children's Ward, The Renal Unit and Community Transport in the Clarence Valley and New England arears.
Some members of our Warm Touch 2460 group are also knitters for the Grafton Knitted Knockers. We provide free cotton prosthesis to Breast Cancer Survivors Australia wide.
If you have any questions regarding the prosthesis please email me at graftonknittedknockersaust@ gmail.com or if you wish to talk to me about Warm Touch 2460 please phone me on 0422888415
Living Sustainably Awards
The Clarence Valley Council Living Sustainably Awards aim to recognise outstanding contributions or achievements which enhance environmental, economic and social sustainability.
Nominations open during May each year and are presented by Council’s Community Climate Change Committee at a community event in October.
Jenny Vickery spoke with us last week and had been nominated for an award......... A Huge Congratulations to you all for winning the Clarence Valley Council Living Sustainably award 2019. Your and your team are incredible women contributing to those in need in the community.
Lee had the pleasure of attending the 4th birthday of this wonderful club on Sunday and met with some of these caring women who just keep giving. Happy Birthday to you.
Should you have any items you would like to donate please have a chat with Lee Taylor to co-ordinate delivering them to Jenny.