Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Recognizes Bluebill Contributions

The Volunteer Coordinator at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, Susan Greenwood, met with seven Heritage Chapter Bluebills volunteers on June 6, 2008, to recognize the chapter’s significant contributions to SCCA patients and family members.

Over the years the Heritage Chapter has donated books, toys, stuffed animals, school supplies, and children’s DVDs.  They annually prepare “goodie” bags for the Hutch School, SCCA Child Life Specialist and Gilda’s Club for their Easter, Halloween and Christmas parties. 

The chapter was also recognized for sponsoring a drive within the Bluebills organization to meet an urgent request for warm caps for SCCA adult patients.  The chapter’s drive was conducted this past fall and winter resulting in the collection of 119 new caps including a mix of hand-knitted wool stocking caps, hand-sewn polar fleece caps, new Navy watch caps, and ski caps.  These generous donations filled an urgent requirement and were greatly appreciated by the patient recipients.  The drive for more caps is continuing.

Following the recognition ceremony, the Bluebills in attendance were given a tour of the SCCA clinic and the Hutch School.  Those touring the facilities thank the SCCA for their hospitality.

BMA Gold Card Toy Making Party

A group of volunteers at a toy making party hosted by Don and Laurel Crabbs made over 300 toy cars and trucks in two days – one in September and one in October 2011. Don has been hosting these events at his home for over 15 years. This year the toys will be given to the YMCA Auburn Branch for their Christmas gift program.

Thanks to Don for becoming a Bluebill and keep up the good work with BMA Gold Card.

The photo at right shows Don (left) with Bill Hall.