Parkview Cancer Care Award Presented to AQG May 26
Pictured above: Current Guild President, Mary Ann Skinner, and outgoing Guild President, Michele Williams, receiving award, pictured 3rd and 4th in row.
On Wednesday, May 26, 2010, Parkview’s Comprehensive Cancer Center presented the second-annual Cancer Care Awards to honor the dedication, determination, innovation, sacrifices, and courage of those whose efforts improve the quality of life for people who have cancer. The Appleseed Quilter's Guild was one of two recipients.
Parkview reported in their press release:
The guild has over 100 women who create and donate quilts to comfort children with cancer and brain tumors through Camp Watcha-Wanna-Do, a non-profit organization that serves children and adult cancer survivors in northeast Indiana. Extra quilts are distributed to pediatric oncology clinics and new pediatric patients. In addition, the Appleseed Quilters Guild has donated quilts to Parkview Hospital, American Red Cross, Vincent House, and Charis House, among other organizations. Each year, the guild hosts a quilt show and donates at least 10% of the earnings to charities involved with cancer.
“We are pleased to recognize deserving individuals who are making a positive difference for cancer patients,” said Dr. Alan Yahanda, Indiana Surgical Specialists and cancer liaison physician for the Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Cancer Committee. “The awards program is a great way to highlight the care and compassion that people have for those in need. We hope today’s event will inspire others to find ways to give back to the community.”
The winners received custom stained glass artwork commissioned specifically for the award program from local artist and Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center staff member Laura Overholser, as well as recognition on a plaque in a display at the Parkview Comprehensive Cancer Center. The winners were chosen by a committee from among nominations received during March and April.
Kudos go out all out members who selflessly design and plan, cut and piece, and finally quilt their masterpieces to pass to to the many worthy causes we all support as both as a guild and individually!
The following picture is a shot of Appleseed members who came to watch the presentation and holding (what else???) quilts and the award. The last picture is a close-up of the stunning stained glass award. Thanks to Tersea Wade who provided the pictures.
Allen County Sheriff's Reserve Philanthropy Quilt Presentation
April Guild meeting
A beautiful quilt, "Diamonds in the Red," was presented to Allen County Sheriff Reserve officers by Appleseed Quilters Guild on April 6, 2010. Principal Appleseed members instrumental in the creation and completion of the quilt are pictured above: Kat Waterson, Donna Sievers, and Teresa Wade.
Pictured below is a detail of the quilt, then a full image.
Kudos to all who helped with this beautiful quilt!
