Pillows4Patients™

The Holidays are Coming

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 22:35:00 +0000

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.

First Delivery of the New Year

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:57:00 +0000

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!

Cheering Up Children

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:51:00 +0000

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?

Helping Make Cancer Patients More Comfortable

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 11:43:00 +0000

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!

Walking to Support Children's Cancer Research

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:39:00 +0000

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

Briarcliff Middle School Students Make 50+ Pillows!

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:26:00 +0000

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!

Ridgefield, CT Girl Scouts Making a Difference!

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:03:00 +0000

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!!

Spring Deliveries Are On Their Way

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:55:00 +0000

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.

Chappaqua Girl Scouts Making a Difference

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:34:00 +0000

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!!!

Cancer Patients Receive Holiday Pillows

Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:51:00 +0000

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.

Bringing the Holidays to Children in the Hospital!

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:02:00 +0000

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!

Pillows4Patients in the News

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:00 +0000

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

Pillows4Patients in The Journal News

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:37:00 +0000

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

Halloween Treats Delivered!

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:43:00 +0000

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!

100 lb. Pumpkin Donated to Pillows4Patients

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:42:00 +0000

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

Yorktown Festival & Street Fair

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:08:00 +0000

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.

Donation For Breast Cancer Awareness

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:32:00 +0000

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.

Shipment to Schneider Childrens Hospital

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:10:00 +0000

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.

Company Charity Day a Big Success!

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:49:00 +0000

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.

Maria Fareri Children's Hospital

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:33:00 +0000

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