Pillows4Patients™

This month we delivered pillows to several cancer treatment centers so that they could be distributed to patients undergoing chemotherapy.

With the holidays approaching, we are busy selecting just the right fabric for our upcoming distribution to children's hospitals.  We want to make sure that the patients have cozy pillows to cuddle with while away from home.

We need your help!  Get together with friends, choose some great materials and make a difference.  Don't forget to email us with any questions or if you need help and then send us your info and/or photos so that we can include you on our website.

100 Pillows were delivered to Maria Ferrari Children's Hospital today.  Hopefully these fuzzy pillows will keep them cozy during their time away from home!

We donated pillows to Northern Westchester Hospital's Pediatric Unit this month.  In addition to providing medical care, the nurses do a great job creating a warm, comfortable and cheerful enviroment for the children.  We had the opportunity to hear from two families that received pillows and were told that they made a big difference.  Who doesn't love a soft and cuddly pillow?

Pillows were donated this month to cancer patients at treatment centers to help make their visits more comfortable.  We found some incredible material with cheeful designs including vintage cars, sports, nature scenes and floral prints.  They were very grateful and it felt fantastic to help make their days a little more cheerful!

Last week I asked family and friends to join me and walk to support research for Children's Cancer.  We had a great time and raised over $1,000!:D

Diane Guida and her Home and Careers students made over 50 colorful pillows.  Everyone did a fantastic job and we are so happy they decided to be a part of Pillows4Patients!

Thanks to Ridgefield, CT Girl Scout Troop #50384 and their leaders for making 14 adorable pillows!  Each one was made with a different child-friendly material and had a beautiful hand-made note enclosed.    Great job girls!! 

Thanks to the Chappaqua Girl Scouts, we made deliveries to Northern Westchester Hospital's pediatic floor and cancer treatment center this morning.  Pillows are also on their way to Maria Ferari Children's Hospital and additional Cancer Treatment Centers throughout Westchester County.  

Several months ago we met with Chappaqua Girl Scout Troop #2746 and had a great time teaching them how to make pillows.  They then purchased materials and organized events with Girl Scouts of all ages in Chappaqua and Peekskill.  Together they completed 208 pillows!  We are so appreciative of their participation, hard work and dedication.  What an incredible group of girls and leaders!!!  

Twenty four pillows were delivered to a treatment center in Purchase, NY this week.  These were distributed to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy with the hope of making their holidays a bit brighter.

Over 250 holiday pillows were delivered this week to Blythedale Children's Hospital, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and the pediatric unit of Northern Westchester Hospital.   These will be distributed to children unable to be at home during the holiday season.  We hope that the colorful Christmas and Chanukkah designs will help bring the holidays to them.  Thank you to everyone who helped make this delivery possible!

Thank you to the Putnam Examiner for this week's article.  Hopefully everyone will think about stuffing pillows this Thanksgiving!

Thank you to the The Journal News for the "Local Hero" article that appeared in the November 1st newspaper! 

200 Pillows were delivered to Blythedale Children's Hospital and Maria Fareri Children's Hospital today!  20 Pillows were also delivered to the Pediatric Unit at Northern Westchester Hospital.  These will be distributed to children that are unable to be at home for the holiday.  Fabrics included ghosts, pumpkins, friendly witches, dancing skeletons, pirates, candy corn and jack-o-lanterns.  Happy Halloween to everyone!

Thank you to Jessica Manfro from All Things Creative for donating this custom-designed pumpkin to Pillows4Patients.  It will be used for a raffle to raise money for matierlas.  Jessica may be contacted at madejessforyou@comcast.net

Pillows4Patients participated in Yorktown's Festival and Street Fair this weekend, which was a huge success.  Children were able to stop by our booth and pull straws for a chance to win their own pillow or a grab bag prize.  We had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to students from local schools and groups as well as members of the community.  Two children that received our pillows after having surgery at Maria Fareri also stopped by to say hello and thank us.  We greatly appreciate the support we received from the Town of Yorktown and the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce as well as Events to Remember.    

Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a donation of 20 pillows is being made to Northern Westchester Hospital.  These pillows will be distributed to cancer patients with the hope of providing comfort during or after their treatment / surgery.

We are proud to announce that 40 pillows were shipped to Schneider Children's Hospital today.  They will be distributed to patients by their Child Life Specialists. 

Thank you to everyone at Interstate Financial Group for dedicating an entire day to making pillows.  A total of 120 pillows were completed and will be donated to several local children's hospitals.

We are happy to announce that 120 pillows have now been delivered to Maria Fareri Children's Hospital!