From the desk of Karla Jones, Manager of Volunteer Engagement at Wellwood:

It’s official. We have reached an incredible milestone of distributing 28,000 afghans!!

 

Words cannot express how deeply grateful we are for your support in touching the lives of those who are on a very difficult journey.

 

The Squares of Care Afghan Program 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 Wellwood Resource Centre’s amazing afghan program as she spearheaded an initiative to knit afghans for cancer patients receiving treatment.

 

I’m sure that Barb would be very proud to know that her legacy of giving continues on.

 

Congratulations on achieving an outstanding accomplishment! We couldn’t do it without you.