Christine Shively of Knots of Love is Awarded “All-Star” of the “All-Stars Among Us” Campaign

Laurel Hill is proud to be a part of the Knots of Love program, which collects knitted and crocheted caps for patients battling cancer or other life threatening illnesses.  We would also like to congratulate Executive Director Christine Shively, who was recognized as an “All-Star” of the “All-Stars among Us” campaign for her extraordinary community service work through Knots of Love.

The “All-Stars Among Us” program is central to the 2009 Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Summer events, which is dedicated to charitable programs and community service.  Nearly three quarters of a million votes were cast at PeopleAllStars.com by fans across the nation to select the 30 “All-Stars Among Us” winners (one per MLB Club) out of the pool of 90 finalists who exemplify leadership in their communities.

MLB is also supporting President Obama’s call for community service through “United We Serve,” a program that encourages Americans to participate in community service in their area.  Visit www.serve.gov to find community service opportunities in your area.

You, too, can donate a knitted or crocheted cap to Knots of Love. Buy a Laurel Hill Starter Kit, which comes complete with everything you need including a pattern and details for donation. We’ll also donate $3 to Knots of Love for each starter kit purchased.

For additional information about the “All-Stars Among Us Campaign” view the MLB press release.

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Knit (or Knot) Some Love

What better day to announce our partnership with Knots-of-Love than Valentine’s Day! Through this partnership, we’re offering exclusive Knots-of-Love starter kits for knitters or knotters to create a chemotherapy cap for a cancer patient.

The Knots-of-Love starter kits include everything you need to make a chemotherapy cap including two forest palm knitting needles, two exotic wood crochet hooks, a skein of Caron Simple Soft Yarn, a pattern and instructions on where to send the cap when you’re done..

“We’re thrilled to be part of this project,” says Rick Brown, co-owner of Laurel Hill. “For each kit purchased, Laurel Hill will give $3 to Knots-of-Love.”

“We are very grateful for Laurel Hill’s involvement in Knots-of-Love,” Founder Christine Shively adds. “We know with their help we will reach more cancer patients with handmade-with-love chemotherapy caps.”

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Knots of Love: Warm Weather Care

Chemotherapy is hard on a cancer patient’s skin, causing very dry skin that can be sensitive to touch and to sun exposure.

In the summer months, Knots of Love, makes two types of caps for chemotherapy patients – caps made from cotton or cotton blend yarns (see brimmed cap picture) and sleep caps for ladies (see purple picture).

Knots of Love is our charity partner at Laurel Hill and we’re pleased to support them. If you’re a Knots of Love volunteer, contact them (or us) for your code. $1 of every purchase at our online store goes back to the organization.

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Knots of Love: Crochet Caps for Cancer Patients

A handmade gift of soft yarn given in love can soothe the soul.

Laurel Hill is proud to support Knots of Love, a dedicated organization that knits and crochets caps for cancer patients and others facing terminal illness.

The caps are given free to patients through cancer and medical centers all over the country.

If you’re a Knots of Love volunteer, please contact us! With a special code, $1 of your crochet hook purchase goes to the organization.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact Christine Shively at christine@cshively.com.

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