Sunday, December 13, 2009

Comfort Doll Project closing


Dear friends and Comfort Doll Project supporters, I am saddened to announce that after over 2 years I am forced to close the Comfort Doll Project. As we all know, life can become very hectic and time is very valuable. I have found myself being devoured by life's happening and must conclude this venture. Although I have enjoyed spending time on this project and getting your beautiful handmade dolls to various shelters, it has become quite difficult with life changes and arising family issues, and I must put my family first as I would expect from anyone.

I wanted to take this time to thank all of you for your time, talent,sponsorship,beautiful creations, but mainly for your generous giving hearts. You made a difference and warmed many hearts of women out there whom we shall never meet as well as mine. Seeing the dolls arrive has been such a heartwarming experience that I will always remember. Each note written was much appreciated too.

When possible I will continue to make and send dolls to shelters and I hope you do the same. We can all be proud and happy to know that close to 900 women have received dolls from us. Almost 1000 in just over two years. That is amazing, and without you, it would not have been possible.

For those who have dolls made and ready to send, please locate your nearby shelter and ask if they would like them. If anyone wants to take over the project, email me at angell100@comcast.net and I will be happy to send you the shelter contact sheet and copy of the comfort cards I pin to each doll as well as the list of states and shelters that have already received dolls.

Again, this is not something I am giving up easily, but I can feel content in knowing the smiles and lives we have touched. Thank you all and many blessings.

Happy Holidays!

73rd dozen

This 73rd dozen will ship to De Colores in Phoenix AZ.The donors are:
Debra Newton
Laura Lefavor
Sherry Ellison
Grace Gilmore
Lynette Cahill
Becky Mehl
Jan Bartlett
Noel Poupard

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR DONATIONS>>>BLESSINGS TO ALL.

72nd dz

This 72nd dozen Comfort Dolls will ship to Helpmate Crisis Center in Lusk WY.The donors are:
Noel Poupard
Laura Lefavor
Becky Mehl
Lynette Cahill
Grace Gilmore
Jan Bartlett
Sherry Ellison....again, my thanks for all your support.

71st dz

The 71st dozen dolls will go to Time Out shelter in Ladysmith WI.
The donors are:
Grace Gilmore
Becky Mehl
Freda Butler
Noel Poupard
Jan Bartlett
Deb Newton
Sherry Ellison who also sponsored this shipment. Thank you for your support of the Comfort Doll Project.

70th dz

The 70th dozen Comfort Dolls will be sent to Sister Help shelter in Rock Hill S. Carolina.
I will add a shelter this week when I find one to send these beauties to.
The donors are:
Becky Mehl
Grace Gilmore
Noel Poupard
Sherry Ellison
Jan Bartlett who also sponsored this shipment. Thank you all so much .

69th dz to ?

The 69th dozen will go to the Women's Help Center in Johnstown PA.

The donors are:
Lori
Ginger
Jo
Betty
Debbie
Thanks again ladies for a wonderful group of Comfort Dolls.

68th dz to CO

The 68th dz dolls were shipped to the Brandon Center in Denver,CO.
The donors are:
Annie Bernstein
Deb Newton
Sandra Flores Cruz
Nancy Collins
Molly Self
Ann Freeman
Heidi Sprague
Laura Lefavor
Lynette Cahill
Bennie Harman.......Thank you again for your lovely creations.

67th dz to Massachusetts

The 67th dozen was shipped to Elizabeth Stone House in Massachusetts.

The wonderful donors are:
Deb Newton
Nancy Collins
Annie Bernstein
Molly Self
Bennie Harman.....thank you all so very much. These will arrive in time for the Holidays.