11-year-old sews 500 blankets and over 1,000 masks for kids in need
Lucy Blaylock learned to sew three years ago when she made a quilt for a friend’s birthday….
“After the party she asked her mom if they could put together a blanket giveaway for children in need. She posted on social media and received 16 messages from parents of kids battling cancer, autism, bullies, and a move to a new city.”
“She’s donated 1,100 masks since March to those asking for a helping hand — including an order for the Ronald McDonald House, her mom said.”
Here’s more from Good Morning America.
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Retired Librarian Turned Mask Maker
In a related story, retired librarian Cheri Nienke has made over 1700 masks that she has donated to her community. Here’s that story.
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We Are The World Blogfest, #WATWB, is a monthly blogfest dedicated to “positive stories no matter where they’re found. It is all about spreading peace and humanity on social media.” Co-hosts for this month, Susan Scott, Peter Nena, Shilpa Garg, Inderpreet Kaur Uppal, and Eric Lahti welcome participants and encourage all to join in.
August 2, 2020 at 12:19 am
Great stories!!
August 2, 2020 at 10:04 pm
Glad you liked them, Dave!
August 3, 2020 at 12:51 am
They’re terrific. This is so much better than the news!
August 3, 2020 at 5:02 pm
If only the news would shift its priorities.
August 4, 2020 at 2:12 pm
I’m not confident in that. The “reality TV” aspects of the news is too profitable for them. If anything, it will get worse. Even supposed “conservative” outlets are no better. I just gave up. I scan the news, but don’t dig into the articles anymore. I’d prefer to maintain my balance and avoid all of the “he said, she said”, opinions, and anit-left/anti-right rhetoric.
August 4, 2020 at 10:33 pm
Wise ways to be, Dave. There are more good news sites popping up for those of us who are tired of the usual mess.
August 5, 2020 at 12:23 am
Agreed. I typically scan the science, art, life sections of many periodicals. I like history too!
August 2, 2020 at 5:43 am
I forgot about!!!!!
August 2, 2020 at 10:46 pm
I haven’t been getting the reminders, so I forgot last month. Had this one waiting in the wings and squeezed it in. Oh well. We post good stuff anyway.
August 2, 2020 at 6:29 am
They’re gorgeous. Thanks for sharing…
I forgot about WATWB…
August 2, 2020 at 10:49 pm
I almost did, too. They used to send me reminders but not anymore. So I forget sometimes. Maybe it will become more …. organic?
August 3, 2020 at 1:36 am
Maybe. When I remember I do it. They have a Facebook page but I’m not on it.
August 3, 2020 at 5:04 pm
Sometimes when I see a story that would fit for WATWB, I try to do a draft with at least the link. Then, I can copy and paste the info from someone else’s post and publish it. When I remember to do it. 🙂
August 4, 2020 at 2:33 pm
That’s a great idea….
August 4, 2020 at 10:37 pm
I have some pretty old drafts piling up, but that’s okay. 🙂
August 2, 2020 at 8:45 am
Such encouraging enterprises
August 2, 2020 at 4:39 pm
She was surely raised right🙏🏼
August 3, 2020 at 4:58 pm
Definitely!
August 3, 2020 at 6:00 am
Thank you for highlighting the good. I enjoyed reading their stories.
August 3, 2020 at 9:36 pm
My pleasure! Thank you for reading an appreciating the good!
August 3, 2020 at 8:30 am
The stories involving youth brings me more hope. Maybe the next generation will do better.
August 3, 2020 at 9:39 pm
They bring me hope too. And they’re off to a good start! Thanks for appreciating them with me.
August 10, 2020 at 8:52 am
Such initiative, bless her soul!
August 10, 2020 at 9:07 pm
Amen!