Founded by Ruth Thill of Britt, Iowa in 1996, "Afghans For Angels" is an Organization made up completely of volunteers. We make baby blankets, Burial Gowns, Teddy Bears and distribute them to Local or Statewide hospitals to give to parents who have suffered the loss of their infant through miscarriage, stillbirth or infant death. The death of a child, whether by miscarriage or later on, is a totally devastating event in a parent’s life. It is important for the family to know someone cares about them and their Baby.....A Baby will always be Loved and Missed....While this is sometimes a very difficult subject to speak of, it does happen nonetheless. Caring and supportive services are of great importance during this time.
Our “ Afghans For Angels” are placed lovingly around these infant angels when they are held by their families for the brief time in which bittersweet hellos and sad goodbyes are said. The parents are than allowed to keep the blankets and Teddy Bears as a token of remembrance of their baby. They maybe the only thing the parents have to remember their baby in years to come.....Just having something soft to hold is often comforting. The gift of the Teddy Bears are given to the parents so they don’t have to go home empty handed…
It is our sincere hope that someday EVERY hospital will have blankets to give to the parents and families that need emotional support ... "Afghans For Angels" is always looking for more volunteers to help create these blanket gifts. If you can knit, crochet, quilt, or creatively decorate purchased blankets, we would LOVE to have your help. We also make burial outfits that are needed too. And Teddy Bears to go with the blankets. Or if you don’t have time to help make the blankets,Teddy Bears or Burial gowns we could use donations. We are completely dependent on the time , talents and resources of our Volunteers ; You are important to us !! Most of all we need your help to get the word out. The more volunteers we have; the more hospitals and families can benefit from our services. Please help us to help others…..
Here are a few suggestions in making “Angel Afghans” Please make all blankets in Baby Colors. Some of the ones that work best are: pastel blue, pink, mint green, pale yellow, white or variegated baby colors. You can use either baby yarn or 4 ply yarn. The average size of an “Angel Afghan” is about 2 foot square. But blankets are needed in every size from tiny, preemie - sized 12 x 12 inch size all the way to full size baby blankets. The Teddy Bears can either be Crochet,Knitted,Sewn or Bought. If Bought please crochet, knit or sew an Baby outfit for it. Any extra special touches are welcome. This is what will make each “Angel Afghan” so unique and special. If you need patterns of Blankets,Burial Outfits or Teddy Bears clink on Pattern Clink. If you have a pattern you would like to share please let me know. We are also making Preemie Caps and Booties for the Preemie's in the Neo Unit. Plus Preemie Blankets for the Parents to hold their Babies. And also Newborn Blankets,Booties,Outfits for the Families who have nothing to take their babies home in.. We are now making Chemo Caps for the Cancer's Centers...
Thank You For helping us to make just a tiny difference at a very sad time for these families. Just the knowledge that someone cared enough to create a special blanket for their precious Child is certain to provide a measure of comfort to these parents. May God Bless You for your caring and sharing.
If You Know Of Any Places That Need the Things We Make Please EMAIL Me....Or If You Would Like To Help With Making Theses... Please Sign Our Guest Book At The Bottom... |
