- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
Use Your Sewing, Crocheting, Or Knitting Skills To Help Fight Cancer
ORGANIZATION: American Cancer Society
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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14 people are interested
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers who can donate their knitting, sewing, or crocheting skillset. Items recieved will be provided for free to people facing a cancer diagnosis. We are specifically seeking small pillows or covers to place between a patients chest port and seatbelt while on the way to and from treatment. We are also seeking handmade hats for patients who have lost their hair due to treatment, or other comfort items such as soft scarves, throw blankets, socks. Other creative ideas are welcome.
This opportunity is available to individuals or groups. The volunteer is asked to cover the costs of mateirals. There is no miniumum donation needed so volunteers can provide their help based on their ability.
For more informaiton please contact thte American Cancer Society Program Manager, TJ Gerrett at (888) 227 - 6446 x 1106 or at Torrie.Gerrett@cancer.org.
More opportunities with American Cancer Society
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About American Cancer Society
Location:
10501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106, US
Mission Statement
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Description
The American Cancer Society helps create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well through education on early detection and cancer prevention, helping people get well by supporting them through their cancer diagnosis with life-saving programs and services, by funding cancer research to help find cures, and by mobilizing communities to fight back against cancer through advocacy and community events.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cuyahoga CountyCleveland, OH 44106
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2020
SKILLS
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Time Commitment Varies