eBay Is Pretty In Pink!
by Terry Crawford
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Quilts benefitting the Susan G. Komen Foundation have surfed onto eBay in a vast sea of online auctioning as a result of an annual event called, “Quilt Pink“. The response to this event has been phenominal, resulting in over 4,000 gorgeous pink quilts made by quilters and/or quilt shops participating worldwide. |
| The first wave of handmade quilts are online right now, and up for grabs to the highest bidder. 100% of these Internet sales go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which is non-profit, to aid in the research to find a cure for breast cancer. The Quilt Pink Event was sponsored by the American Patchwork and Quilting Magazine®. The six-month eBay auctions began on Thursday, April 5th, 2007 and new quilts will be up for bid every Thursday until all are sold. This truly amazing effort to end breast cancer has united men, women, and even children, together in a global battle against this terrible disease. Many individuals and organizations came together in spirit, determination, and talent to help support this fight. One such organization to leap head-first into this war against cancer was the Quilting Passion Forum, which compassionately donated nine (9) quilts made by volunteers of the forum’s RRCD (Round Robin Charity Drive) Project, which began in March of 2002. This revolutionary, global charity project was the first ever of its kind to hit the Internet. The project provides a unique method of making handmade quilts of the finest quality with minimal effort, time, and expense for its wonderful volunteers. This on-the-leading-edge project was the prototype that set the standard for similar projects that have popped up on other forums. The trend to make quilts for charities is positively impacting thousands of lives by giving a spark of hope and something to hang onto during the roughest of times for families suffering from tragedy. Keep a close eye on this Web site for an article (complete with interviews from the Coordinator and her Assistant) highlighting the RRCD Project on the Quilting Passion Forum, with its multi-faceted simplicity, later this week! |
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April 16th, 2007 at 8:03 am
I love looking at all the Quilt Pink quilts!
April 16th, 2007 at 9:29 am
My own Mom had both breast cancer and Alzheimer’s during her life, so I appreciate all the good pink work. I have chosen to donate my charity quilting to Alzheimer’s so as not to stretch too thin. It’s been a tough decision; they are both such worthy projects, and we need much more research in both.
April 16th, 2007 at 10:34 am
Charity quilting is such fulfilling work, regardless of the organization you quilt for. I have made quilts for Project Linus through the RRCD drive that Terry wrote about. I have made quilts for my local hospital. I have made quilts for local mothers who were diagnosed with breast cancer. The venues may be different, but the sense of fulfillment never changes… we make a positive impact no matter what.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:05 pm
I’ve had my family impacted by breast cancer and also know quite a few women who have had it. The research is so needed!
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I have donated quilts through the RRCD, too, and words can’t even begin to form for how rewarding it is. It is perhaps the single-most fulfilling charitable contribution I have ever participated in. I am very lucky and blessed to be able to work along with the other volunteers!
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I am a cancer survivor, so I donate mostly to cancer organizations, however, I also donate to others that have impacted my life. For instance, my dad had lung disease, so I donate (money) to that, etc. I think each of us donate to what toches our hearts the most… making the donation even more meaningful to us.
April 16th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
Thanks for highlighting the Quilt Pink event. I participated locally because my mom, her sister and various cousins have all had breast cancer.
My 89 yr old mother will be participating in the Portland Komen Race for the Cure in September. This will be her 9th race and she walks every step of that 5 km course.
April 16th, 2007 at 4:13 pm
Kathie, that is so awesome regarding your mother!!! *applauding from Oklahoma*