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.
Anything is Possible! 
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!