Purple Stitch Project - Epilepsy

[purples]

I came across this charity yesterday evening and it made me smile, as my best friend in the whole wide world endures epilepsy - he also does a lot of local volunteer work in his community to promote awareness too. This charity would give me a chance to help my friend, by helping promote awareness in another part of the country.

 

I also have a friend, who I ride the bus with, who has SEVERE EPILEPSY. She was carrying her purple bear with her the last time I saw her and when I came across this website, it made me think of her specifically. The bear provides her comfort and helps her share with others about epilepsy, as she is a grown adult... who cuddles with her bear, especially following a seizure, which often happens in public. She carries it for comfort and when I read information about The Purple Stitch Project, I couldn't help but want to share this with others.

 

They are a very new organization, from what the site says, and they directly distrubute the items in Austin, Texas.

 

http://purplestitchproject.org/

[CLLinda]

I think this is something I can get involved with. Purple is my favorite color. And I am so glad that Vicki Howell is involved. She's a fantastic person.

 

[Bailey4]

Thanks for posting this. I would love to get involved.

[melindascrochetbits]

Thanks for posting! I have been looking for a reason to crochet for about 2 weeks now.Now I have something to crochet and a good cause!

 

I am about an hour away from Austin so this is perfect!

[Braxxi]

I'll have to keep this in mind. My daughter was diagnosed with epilepsy at 6 weeks old. She had surgery at 15 months because her meds weren't working much anymore. She has been seizure free ever since. AND purple is my favorite color too!

[20Mary08]

Just saw this. I've been looking to get into something to crochet. This sounds great. I don't know any humans who have epilepsy but my two boston terriers do. Great cause can't wait to get started.

[melindascrochetbits]

20Mary08

 

Check out your local hospital and see if they have a group there.

 

My local hospital has an Epilepsy group that meets at the end of every month that I am donating my items to. I have 2 lapghans made so far.

[HollyzHobbyz]

Awesome! And I can speak from personal experience with the Epilepsy Foundation here in Texas! My daughter, Kate, received services from this wonderful group!

[20Mary08]

20Mary08

 

Check out your local hospital and see if they have a group there.

 

My local hospital has an Epilepsy group that meets at the end of every month that I am donating my items to. I have 2 lapghans made so far.

 

Okay, thanks. That would be great!

[SusanMarie1956]

Hi!

 

This sounds great! HOw do I find out if there is a PURPLE STITCH group in Cincinnati, Ohio ?

 

Susan

[melindascrochetbits]

@SusanMarie1956

 

Call your local hospital. I am sure they have an Epilepsy group!I'm not exactly sure but you will want the nuerology department(sp?). I just got back from dropping off my donation for the month. I hope to be able to give more than 1 donation next month though!!