During the holiday season, many charities report receiving more donations. It is the “Season of Giving,” after all. It just doesn’t occur to some folks to “give” year round, probably because we all lead such hectic lives. Taking the time to give isn’t always easy.
Then, there are some folks who give of themselves (not just money) at the drop of a hat. Back on June 14th, I said I was “Searching For People With Big Hearts.” I tell you what! I found them!
Over the last few months, many people have been sending crocheted squares for the Share A Square Project, and donations of yarn and even money to help defray postage. They have helped spread the word about the project to get more people involved. It’s been the most amazing and heartwarming thing I can imagine. We almost have all the squares we need (I’m trying to put together the last few kits). Then, it’s down to rimming the squares and stitching them together.
Here are a few of the people who have donated to this project. The people who have their names in bold also stitched one or more afghans for the project. You can view them at the Afghan Gallery. Everyone’s name isn’t on the list for several reasons:
- The program I was using for addresses is not compatible with my new Mac computer. I’m still manually adding names.
- In the frenzy of the months of October and November, I didn’t get everything entered.
- Some folks sent squares with no nametags and no return address.
- OK, I admit that I’m an unorganized mess. That’s the real reason.
So, if you know a name that should be on this list, please tell me! I didn’t mean to leave them out. And, if you would like a link to your website on this page, do not hesitate to tell me that, either! I’ll get my secretary right on it.
ALABAMA
Victoria H. in Athens
ALASKA
Marti H. in Nikiski
Barbara W. in Kenai
ARKANSAS
Andrea L. in Mountain Home
Courtney L in Mountain Home
Rose S. in Mountain Home
ARIZONA
Julie V. in Camp Verde
Talina N. in Flagstaff
Lana H. in Mesa
Carmen & Jorge T. in Nogales
CALIFORNIA
Chris M. in Barstow
Sharon D. in Canyon Country
Maizee in Chatsworth
Sandee C. in Hughson
Liz B in Lancaster
Kay M. in Los Angeles
Thorne H. in Lucerne Valley
Meg in Tracy
Tracy Federal Credit Union in Tracy
Vickie A. in Valley Center
Hitomi K. in Woodland Hills
COLORADO
Dorothy V. in Aurora
Shawn R. in Colorado Springs
Janet C. in Westcliffe
CONNECTICUT
Priscilla M. in Bethel
Niki P. in Groton
Nancy E. in Manchester
Linda M. in Deland
FLORIDA
Rosemeri A. in Jacksonville
Heather H. in Pt. Charlotte
GEORGIA
Sherry L. in Kennesaw (now in Weatherford, TX)
HAWAII
Carol O. in Honolulu
IDAHO
Sara C. in Idaho Falls
Janet B. in Nampa
Linda M. in Rexburg
ILLINOIS
Margaret B. in Aurora
Donna N. in Chicago
Eneida K. in Clinton
Camille S. in Lake Villa
Jessica S. in Morton Grove
Michelle B.B. in Plainfield
Anne W. in Rolling Meadows
INDIANA
Mary B Bunker Hill
Barb S. in Elkhart
Angel W. in Mishawaka
Tina S. in Peru
Myrna S. in Peru
Dorothy B. in Peru
Kandi H. in South Bend
IOWA
Susan S. in Cedar Rapids
Darlene N. in Wapello
KANSAS
Sharon D. in Columbus
Laura L. in Concordia
KENTUCKY
Luanne K. in Granger
MASSACHUSETTS
Liz S. in Framingham
Pat L. in Hanover
Deb E. in Middleboro
MARYLAND
Kendra D. in Takoma Park
Joan C. in Taunton
Deborah S.-A. in Upper Marlboro
Esther S. in Silver Spring
MAINE
Isabelle J. in Portland
MICHIGAN
Julie O. in Imlay City
Katie O. in Belleville
MINNESOTA
Pam K. in Hastings
MISSOURI
Maizee in Columbia
Karen B. in Lee’s Summit
Karen L. in Parkville
NORTH CAROLINA
Yarn Monkie in Greensboro
NEW JERSEY
Lucy G. in Leonia
Allison G. in Leonia
NEBRASKA
Cathy E. in Harlington
Syvella in Harlington
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Janice B in Bow
Rose w. in Bow
Laura W. in Bow
NEW MEXICO
Casey K. in Belen
NEW YORK
Nora L. in Brooklyn
Shelly W. in Hannibal
Patti M. in Dunkirk
Sheila B. in Rochester
OHIO
Sallie M. in Girard
OKLAHOMA
Linda H. in Kingston
Diana M. in Stillwater
PENNSYLVANIA
Gloria M. in Mifflinburg
Rick C. in Manaca
Debbie S. in Girard
Carol T. in Lititz
Myrtle C. in Monaca
D.J. in Bridgewater
Charlene C. in Corsica
TENNESSEE
Keiko K. Knoxville
TEXAS
Renice C. in Whitesboro
Greta G. in Argyle
Roberta G. in Arlington
Tracy J. in Carrollton
Cindy D. in Conroe
Elke S. in Conroe
Carolyn S. in Conroe
Mary K. in Corinth
Pat C. in Dallas
Joanna at Alter Ego Denton
Michelle at Banter Denton
Isabella C. in Denton
Claudine L. in Denton
Nan G. in Denton
Copy Pro Denton
Rebecca T. in Denton
Arlene C. in Denton
Hanci T. in Denton
Vernell B. Denton
Renate F. in Eddy
Glenn E. in Fort Worth
Phyllis J. in Frisco
Shelly T. in Denton
Connie K. in Gladewater
Gwen W. in Graham
Fay R. in Keller
Terri B. in Lake Dallas
Rosemary S. in Rhome
Nita K. in San Antonio
Helen D. in San Antonio
Alice B. in Southlake
Amanda T. in Southlake
Alice W. in Southlake
Happy Hookers Crochet Club The Colony
The Colony Public Library
Rhena C. in Hughes Springs
Laura S in The Colony
Kate B-W. in Corpus Christi
Marie D. in Roanoke
VIRGINIA
Linda B. in Chesapeake
Sandra M. in Bassett
Sandi L. in Richmond
Suzanne J. in Virginia Beach
Catherine J. in Virginia Beach
Elizabeth J. in Virginia Beach
Karen W. in Alexandria
WASHINGTON
Terri M. in Sultan
Marcia B. in Snohomish
Donna O. in Monroe
The Kiedrowskis in Snohomish
Margie H. in Monroe
Margaret D. in Monroe
Jina M. in Monroe
Dawn S. in Monroe
Linda Y. in Seattle
Suzanne M. in Brush Prairie
McKenna M. in Brush Prairie
Hannah M. in Brush Prairie
WISCONSIN
Holly W. in Rib Lake
Ann T. in Rhinelander
Kim G. in Rhinelander
WEST VIRGINIA
Stephanie S. in Berkely Springs
WYOMING
Christine S. in Cheyenne
I don’t know what state:
Carol W.
Mixed with Sugar
Jillian N Norfolk Island South Pacific
Canada
Kathie H. Hanover Ontario
Giulia B. Port Moody British Columbia
Melissa G Regina Saskatchewan
Czech Republic
Yoshiko S.
Japan
Tokomo N.
Hiromi S.
Hisako M. Tokyo
Miyo K. Otaku Tokyo
Miho A. Koganei City Tokyo
Hiroko A.
Asuko Y. Tokyo
Rikako M. Kyoto
Teruyo H.
Yuko O. Inagi-City Tokyo
Aiko V.
Yumiko K.
Miko M.
Keiko Y.
Mitsuyo N
Yamaguchi T
Yumiko M. Mie
Aki I
Kazumi
Scotland, UK
Ailsa H. Cumbernauld Glasgow
Singapore
Lin R
South Australia
Wendy S Happy Valley
Spain
Maria Dolores S Gran Canaria
Taiwan
Stacy H. Taichung
The Netherlands
Kerryanne O.-D.
United Kingdom
Keiko H Cambridge
[EDITOR'S NOTE: The Share A Square project has ended, and the afghans were delivered on July 7th, 2008. Although we will not continue that project, an exciting NEW endeavor, called the Good Medicine Project is in progress for summer camp 2009. We hope you will join us.]
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Wow Shelly, this is huge. I had no idea it had gotten this big. Wow, I’m impressed. Remember, if you need anything, just ask. Have a great day.
Yes, ma’am. It DID get huge. All these people have sent me packages. Some sent MANY packages. I spend an average of 4-5 hours a day on Share A Square. That’s why you don’t see me visiting much, even though I love you to pieces. BUT, soon I’ll be back on track. I almost have all the squares I need, and I’ll be able to slow down. Hugs to you.
Whoa, you have overextended yourself and a whole lot of people know it, appreciate it, and wish they had done more, but glad they did help! Me included.
We are sooo sooo sooo very proud of you, Shelly. (I almost wrote your full name, but didn’t want to endure the wrath….)
Which program did you put the addresses in originally???
The Hallmark (freakin’) card studio is where I put the addresses. Can you say, duh? I overextended myself, BUT…look who came to help! What a crew! I am just so darned lucky that they all came along.
WOW!! How impressive is that list!!! What an amazing thing you started girl! I can’t wait to give you a great big hug!!
Let me know if I can help you in any way. We aren’t that far from each other!
Now that the holidays are almost over I’d be happy to do what I can!