Newborns at Marian Medical Center’s pediatrics center are sleeping a little more snugly thanks to a donation from the Tommie Kunst Junior High School Crocheting Club.
Club members recently donated 21 hand-crocheted blankets to the hospital, distributed to ailing infants through a program called Project Linus.
The project is a nonprofit organization made up of volunteer “blanketeers” who make blankets and other comforting items for seriously ill or traumatized children.
The Tommie Kunst Crocheting Club is supported by a $500 grant from the Altrusa International group of Santa Maria. The grant money is used to purchase crocheting items, including hooks, yarn, and fleece. A group of 11 students meets on Monday afternoons to crochet blankets.
“I’m just so proud of our group of yarn artists and the good work they are doing for our community,” Cindy Cornejo, Tommie Kunst teacher and Crocheting Club advisor, said in a press release.
“They are learning new skills, contributing in a positive way to our society, and engaging in positive, growing relationships. What better way to teach our children about caring and social responsibility?” Cornejo said in the release.
School Scene is compiled by Staff Writer Amy Asman. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Apr 9-16, 2009.