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In Memory Of Elizabeth Thomas
This site was made in memory of Elizabeth Thomas by her daughter, Anita Thomas. A crocheter and knitter, Anita was delighted to see Barb’s Baskets in the hospitals which were put out for volunteers to make a few rows as they waited while visiting loved ones. Eager to continue with contributions after the passing of her mother, but unable to find information outside of the hospital, Anita made this site in 2008 to help others who wanted to help.
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As we come out of the worst of the pandemic, some aspects of the Squares of Care program has changed and will continue to change until everything settles once again. Find out how you can help and stay up to date as we adjust to the changes still underway.
Words of gratitude…
“Hello. We were at JCC this past Tuesday for our third chemo treatment. My husband was just recently diagnosed and our journey is probably similar to most. On Tuesday however, we were absolutely touched when one of your volunteers came through the waiting room with afghans…”
We Have the Power to Make a Difference by Helping Others When They Need it Most.
Your contributions, no matter how small, help in ways that really make a difference.
Squares of Care began because of the generous, selfless spirit of volunteer Barb Hartnett and her wonderful way of giving back hope to those who needed it most. Diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer herself, she had the power to lift the spirits of others, and by example, give them the hope they needed to continue through trying times and live the best life they could with what had been handed to them.
Soon after learning of her own cancer diagnosis, it was revealed that she would become a grandmother and Barb began knitting again. Her return to knitting sparked what would become the root of the Wellwood Resource Centre’s amazing afghan blanket program as she spearheaded an initiative to knit blankets for cancer patients receiving treatment.
This program continues today thanks to the efforts of the selfless volunteers who contribute and made donations of their time, materials, and resources.
Latest News
Wellwood Hospital Site Has Reopened For Drop-offs
We are so happy to share that Wellwood’s hospital site is now open. Please feel free to drop off any afghan or square donations at our office (711 Concession Street, Hamilton, Level 1, E Wing). Alternatively, you can always drop them off at our community site, 501...
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Wellwood’s 30th anniversary celebration is on May 2!
Message from K. Jane George, Executive Director, Wellwood: To our dear, valued Wellwood friends and supporters: Thirty years ago, I had the privilege of witnessing the vision of the founders that led to the incorporation of Wellwood. My mom was one of the members of...
Temporary Closure – Hospital Site and 30 Years in The Making
Hello Fabulous and Incredibly Talented Volunteers; I’m writing to share a few updates: To those who deliver squares or completed afghans to our hospital site. Due to an unforeseen incident within the Indigenous Healing Centre (shared with Wellwood’s hospital site) the...
Celebrate with Wellwood – 30 years in the making!
Celebrate THREE DECADES of Wellwood! Juno award-winning duo ~ Sonia Collymore and Dwight Dawes ~ will be performing at Wellwood’s 30th anniversary celebration on Saturday, May 2, at our community site. Tickets are limited ~ available by clicking HERE ~ or on the image...
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