One of SUNNY 95's "20 Outstanding Women You Should Know 2010"
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stitch in time, in some cases can save more than “nine”, when you hear
comments like, “it’s beautiful”, “it helped me so much”, and “it meant
the world to me.”
Joanne Lester has heard those comments and more as the founder of The James Stitching Sisters, an all-volunteer group that makes quilts for breast cancer patients who are starting treatment at JamesCare in Dublin and at JamesCare East.
The group, which started in 2004, presented their first quilts in 2005 and since then has warmed the hearts and souls of patients and their families with more than 2000 quilts.
The Stitching Sisters also have an annual quilt day in the spring, which is also organized by Joanne, and anyone who shares the same wish to care and make life a little brighter for those who are battling cancer are invited to join. No experience necessary. Just the desire to bring some comfort and warmth against the battle of a cold and heartless disease.
Joanne Lester has heard those comments and more as the founder of The James Stitching Sisters, an all-volunteer group that makes quilts for breast cancer patients who are starting treatment at JamesCare in Dublin and at JamesCare East.
The group, which started in 2004, presented their first quilts in 2005 and since then has warmed the hearts and souls of patients and their families with more than 2000 quilts.
The Stitching Sisters also have an annual quilt day in the spring, which is also organized by Joanne, and anyone who shares the same wish to care and make life a little brighter for those who are battling cancer are invited to join. No experience necessary. Just the desire to bring some comfort and warmth against the battle of a cold and heartless disease.
Above photo and text from http://www.sunny95.com and used with their permission
On January 9, 2010 an awards ceremony was held at the Lincoln Theater.
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Last Updated
4-30-11
4-30-11