We collectively made 60 baby hats, 9 of which are Halloween themed, for the new babies at Kaiser Walnut Creek. Peggy delivered the hats on Oct. 27th, just in time for Halloween. As usual, the nurses were very appreciative when she brought them the donation.  Four of the nurses immediately selected hats for the babies who were just delivered.  Coincidentally, they chose one of each of the hats we made..so fun!  The nurses again said how appreciative they are of our donations and that we are the only group who donates to them.  They said that the new Moms LOVE the hats.

We are so proud of our founder and fearless leader -
Peggy Fleming.

 (front row center wearing gray suit)

Six Bay Area Volunteers were selected by the SF 49ers Public Relations team as recipients of their Community Quarterback awards which included a luncheon ceremony MC'd by former quarterback Steve Bono, an autographed football, plaque, tour of Levi Stadium and we will be honored on the field at the Sunday pre-game from 12:45 - 1p.m. It will be televised. Youth Homes, the agency that I volunteer for, will receive a $1,000 check

 

Whooopie - We Karing Knitters are celebrating our 4th birthday!  We are proud to announce that we have made and donated almost 1200 hats and over 400 scarves.  We did so while enjoying each other's company and some great coffee.

4th of July hat delivery

The Karing Knitters delivered 88 baby hats, 16 of which were 4th of July themed,  to Kaiser on 7/1/14.  As usual, the nurses were thrilled since their hat basket was empty.  They said that when they bring in one of our hats to show the Moms during their  labor, they smile, realizing that this will be worn by their baby. Another nurse said that they are blessed and so grateful to have us knitting hats for the babies. They truly appreciate our efforts.
Kudos to all of us!!! 

Chemo Hats

One of our knitting/sewing members, Jan, donated some fabric to the Karing Knitter's Group and Barbara made chemo hats adorned with handmade flowers.  Pictured here are Anne and Barbara wearing two of the hats.

Pre-Easter delivery

 Jan, Barbie, and Peggy delivered a total of 96 hats to Kaiser on 4/15/14, (71 baby and 25 chemo hats).  The three of us took turns modeling the chemo hats.  Barbara, a Chemo Staff member was very grateful for  the hats since they receive so few donations.  She said that the ladies would have a great time selecting their favorite colors from our donation.

  The Maternity Nurses were equally excited about the large donation since they only had 1 St. Patrick's Day hat left over from our last donation.  One of the nurses said that the Mom's often keep our hats as keepsakes from Kaiser.  We donated several Easter hats which the nurses are displaying in the picture.

Hat Delivery for St Pat's Day

Peggy delivered 88 hats, 18 of which were knitted for St. Patrick's Day,  to Kaiser Maternity on 3/14/14.  As usual, the nurses were thrilled to receive the donations.  The nurse pictured on the phone had just received a call to head to the operating room for a C-Section, so her thanks to us for the hat donations was brief but very nice.  She said the patients are very appreciative of these gifts.