Many contributed to the successful event

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the participants of the recent Bink-A-Thon which took place in Marysville. I am happy to report that it was a successful event. We had 17 participants and completed 22 quilts and afghans. This was the first time the Marysville/Everett Chapter had participated in this nationwide event.

We thank the Golden Corral for helping to supply food for our lunch, Wal-Mart for their generous donation of fabrics and batting, Norwesco Telephone Pioneers, J.R. Construction, and Mr. and Mrs. George Haskey, for their generous monetary donations. We extend a special thanks to the Crystal Temple Board for allowing us to use the Temple dining hall at no charge.

The Binky Patrol is a volunteer, non-profit making group who makes comforting covers for children from newborns through age 18. As of Oct. 31, the Marysville/Everett Chapter of the Binky Patrol has made and distributed 608 ‘Binkies’ to agencies throughout Snohomish County for children who have special needs.

The agencies we help are – Deaconess Children’s Services, Cascade Valley Hospital Maternity Ward, Providence Hospital Children’s Services, Volunteers of America, Pregnancy Resources, Island County Health – Camano Island office, Navy Family Relief, Northwest Youth Services, Security Blanket, Battered Women’s Center, Pregnancy Aid, and several individual situations.

Donation cans are available at the Cascade Bank and Pacific Northwest Banks in Marysville. Donations of fabrics, yarn and batting are always appreciated. Anyone wishing to make a donation or join in making covers may contact Area Coordinator, Ernalee Munday at 360-659-7198.

Thanks again to all who helped. With a little more help, we can do even better next year, but we make quilts all year long. You don’t need to wait to help us. The need for quilts goes on all year long.

Marysville

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