Over the past year, Jacqueline Reimann and her nine volunteers have been busy knitting and crocheting 24 teddy bears and seven lap blankets for the young cancer patients at Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
The teddy bears average 18 inches in height and are very soft. Many have adorable designs on them. The young patients receive them while undergoing treatment and like to hug them. The teddy bears are a comfort to the children at a difficult and challenging time.
As a four-time cancer survivor, Reimann has a good idea what these children are going through.
This year’s volunteers are: Teddy bear makers — Maria Hendricks, Kathleen Tuggle, Jean Watson, Jackie Harris, Deb Varley, Stephanie Benson, Laura Burke and Janice Rogers. Margie Clyma made lap blankets.
“This might be a small donation, but every teddy bear makes a difference in a child’s life,” Reimann said.
She encourages other people to also give, regardless of the size of their donations.
“Giving is a wonderful thing,” she said. “It makes you feel good and puts a smile on your face.”
