For the Love of Blankets
For the Love of Blankets was founded in 2002 by a McLaren RN of over 20 years, Christina Zimmerman. During her time as an RN, Christina discovered that patients often struggled staying warm during their stays. Seeing the need for a little comfort and warmth, Christina decided to found For the Love of Blankets: an initiative that provides blankets for patients at local area hospitals.
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For the Love of Blanket’s mission is to spread warmth and comfort throughout the hospital. When patients are no longer cold, they can focus on healing, resting, and their overall wellness.
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We are able to provide these blankets to our loved patients because of our amazing supporters. If you would like to help us continue to provide love and comfort through our program please consider donating today. A $20 donation allows us to provide a cozy blanket to a patient.
“As the fundraising arm of the hospital, we raise money to make vital purchases for the hospital that wouldn’t otherwise be possible. For instance, we often use donations to purchase new pieces of lifesaving technology or buy artwork and other things that make your hospital stay a little brighter and more comfortable. These types of things make a world of difference in people’s paths to recovery and wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support from donors in our community.”
- Foundation Vice President. Lynn Griffor