Chemo Caps

[theworm[$]]

I first began crocheting for charity when a dear friend of mine was being treated for a brain tumor. I didn't know how to help, so I started sending chemo caps to the hospital where he was being treated. I've been sending things to Roswell Park Cancer Center ever since. They're a very large institute with many patients and a large pediatric ward, and it makes me feel good to send things there.

Today I heard that after a few years in remission, my friend's tumor is back and he'll be going back for some strong chemo treatments. I'm beyond sad for him, and I don't know what to do.

I've met so many wonderful charitable crafters on-line, so I wanted to put out a request for chemo caps. I know my friend would be thrilled to see all the kids in the ped's dept wearing new caps.

If you would like to join me in sending things to Roswell Park, the address for donations is:

Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Volunteer Services - Room 120
Elm and Carlton Streets ·
Buffalo, New York · 14263

If you don't send to Roswell, please consider sending hats or lapghans to your local cancer hospital.

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[lynnzop[$]]

Wormie, I'm sorry to hear about your friend.

[thinkerlady[$]]

Wormie, I too am very sorry. A friend of mine's husband was diagnosed several years ago with an inoperable brain tumor, he is disabled now, and it is very sad. They will not treat it any more, and he is defying all odds. It is very sad though, and I do feel your pain. Brain cancer is horrible.

I am working on a project for Marissa at the moment. Please send me a pattern, and I will gladly make a few caps for you. I will probably just send them to you, and you can do with them as you need to.

[theworm[$]]

Thanks, Angie

I'll e-mail you some easy patterns.

My friend is a trooper and will be ok - I just hate that he has to go through this.

[thinkerlady[$]]

No problem. They seem easy enough, I could probably do one in an evening.