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Nova Scotians who quilt, knit or crochet, we need your help! The QEII Cancer Centre [Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program] is once again in need of handmade, lap-sized blankets
This time, we’re also happily accepting full-size blankets for our Palliative Care patients.
The “lapghans” will be handed out by volunteers to the patients in the numerous Cancer Centre waiting rooms while they wait for treatment. A lap-sized blanket, or “lapghan”, is made to fit over a wheelchair or someone in a sitting position. Sizes typically range from 32” to 48” (81-122 cm) wide by 35” to 40” (89-102 cm) in length. You can see the photos for reference and there are many patterns to choose from online. Full-sized blankets will be used for Palliative Care patients.
If you would like to quilt, knit or crochet a lapghan or blanket for our Cancer Centre and Palliative Care patients, please bring your donations to our Volunteer Coordinator of Cancer Care and Palliative Care, Erin Fair, in Volunteer Services, Room 24, Main floor of the Centennial Building, any time from Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. If you can only deliver after these hours, donations can be left outside the office door and will be collected the following business day.
Thank you to the quilting, knitting and crochet community for all of your support!
