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  2020-05-01

  Masks for Donations- Hospice of the Valley

  When the suggestions came out for being safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, I made a couple of masks for myself and they turned out to be really nice. Having a lot of leftover quilting fabrics, I decided I could make masks for my friends and co-workers. I noticed online that people were making masks and charging for them, with some costing up to $20 each. I didn't want to profit from the pandemic but I did want to 'make a difference', so I decided to suggest that each mask recipient make a voluntary donation to Hospice of the Valley. (Hospice has been caring for my 100 year old cousin and I thought this would be a nice way to give back and show my appreciation for all they have done through the years for my family.) Happily, everyone who ordered masks gave me a donation check with some being more than generous! Yesterday, I took the first batch of checks to Hospice and presented them to Lin Sue Cooney, Director of Community Engagement. They were so appreciative and I am so thankful for all those who contributed. Amidst all of the bad news about COVID-19, I feel like I created some good news for a change. I am getting pleasure out of creating some fun masks for people to wear to stay healthy, the donors will receive a Hospice receipt for a tax deduction, and Hospice will benefit from their donations. It's a win,win, win!!! Pictures from left to right: Me in 1 of my masks 2. another mask, 3. my work station, a.k.a. kitchen table, 4. me and my sewing machine, 5. Hospice of the Valley, 6. Arriving at reception area of Hospice, 7. Me with Lin Sue Cooney, Director of Community Engagement Hospice of the Valley 1510 E. Flower St., Bldg. 2 Phoenix, AZ 85014 602 287-7000 hov.org