Handmade with Heart: Volunteers Bring Comfort to Patients and Seniors

From left: Bryan Thompson, director, Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation; Lela Crawford, coordinator, Foundation; Natalee Miles, CDP, Cancer Care Center; Jane Hildebrand, Love Merryman, Mary Farnsworth, Adelina Pazmino, Myrtice Bens, Gale Speich and Zoila Pazmino.  (provided photo)

A little warmth can go a long way, especially when it comes from the heart. Over the past several years, a dedicated group of women who meet at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Brunswick, Georgia, have been spreading kindness, one handmade blanket at a time.

Through their efforts, the women have created and donated approximately 400 blankets and lap robes to the Southeast Georgia Health System Cancer Care Center and Senior Care Center, bringing warmth and comfort to patients undergoing chemotherapy and seniors receiving care.

“We are incredibly grateful for their kindness and generosity,” says Bryan Thompson, director, Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation. “Each blanket is more than a gift of warmth. It’s a reminder to our patients and residents that they are cared for and supported by their community. The time, love and effort these ladies put into every blanket truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.”

The women’s continued dedication is a shining example of how simple acts of kindness can make a meaningful difference. Through their generosity, these volunteers have touched the lives of hundreds of patients and residents throughout the Health System.

To learn more about making a donation to Southeast Georgia Health System, contact the Foundation at 912-466-3360.