Hello All!
It's been quite a while since we had an update for you as we've been on an extended break, but we just wanted to quickly drop by and let you know what's going on with Maddie and Morgan and the Bundle Up Club.
We are happy to announce that we have chosen a new project for 2018 and it's one we're super excited about! We will be making blankets for children who are in Chickasaw Nation Foster Care system. We are grateful for the opportunity to let these children know we care and are thinking of them. As Chickasaw citizens, this project is very meaningful to us as we love to give to those who are in our own community. We are proud of our Chickasaw heritage and are thankful to be part of a tribe that provides so much for its people.
Like the project we completed for the Jimmy Everest Cancer Center at OU Medical, this will be a blanket only endeavor. We will be making about 65 blankets for kids ages 10 and under, and we will be making them more personalized (favorite colors, patterns, characters, etc.) for each child. For this reason, project costs will be a bit more than usual. Patterned fleece typically costs a great deal more than plain, and because we are individualizing each blanket, we will be unable to buy fleece in bulk like we normally do, which generally cuts our costs significantly. We are currently working with a contact in the Chickasaw Nation Child Welfare Services Department who is gathering information about each child's preferences. When the information is compiled, she will then forward it on to us so that we can begin purchasing fleece.
As usual, we will need help making the blankets, but most especially, we will need financial support. Patterned fleece typically costs $10.95 per yard or more. Each blanket requires four yards of fleece, so as you can tell, this will be pretty expensive. BUT - it is so worth it!! We want each child to be able to have something that he/she loves and can take with them wherever they go. If you would like to help us make blankets, or if you would like to sponsor a child for $30, please let us know. We will also probably have other fundraisers to help, so stay tuned for announcements!
Another exciting opportunity that has presented itself is an upcoming interview with Chickasaw Nation TV. We will be interviewed next Thursday, and will be able to share with them what we do, why we do it, the projects we have completed so far, and what our plans for the future are. We'll keep you posted!
