Quilts 4 Cancer has grown

into quite the event in recent years here in Pahrump, and according to local officials the call for the product the organization provides is greater than ever. "Our current need is to provide quilts for Nye County adults now undergoing treatment for cancer," explains Barb Johnston.

We did an informal survey of doctors in Pahrump and I think there may be as many as 300 adults being treated for various forms of cancer in this community alone.

"Being treated with chemotherapy makes you feel cold all the time." "Our mission is to provide a bit of warmth for people going through treatment. Frequent CAT Scans, radiation and other procedures can be hard to endure.

Taking your quilt from home to the medical facility does more than just protect you from the chill - it gives you something familiar to hold on to. It's comforting."

To qualify for a comfort quilt, all you need is a note from your doctor - on letterhead or on a prescription pad - stating you are being treated for cancer. Quilts 4 Cancer doesn't ask for any other medical information. Not even a last name is required. To maintain patient privacy, Barb will also deliver a quilt to a doctor's office in Pahrump.

2008 -2009 Years of change

We started the year with Jim's first of 8 surgeries on Jan 3; he is doing OK yet still has more surgery in 2009.
I found my time limited with an "ill" husband at home for most of the year.

While we did keep going on with Q4C, we did not have a major funding event, and will need to do so sue to every rising cost. In addition my sister also developed and treated for breast cancer

The Utah State Quilt Guild made over 1200 children's quilts this year, our largest quilt maker to date. The Las Vegas Hotel Concierge Association again this year donated funds and fabric our children's quilts in the So Nevada area.

We have fabric for quilt tops, and yet are in need of batting & backing All donations are saved to make the bulk purchases the best dollar for dollar we can do.

In addition to making quilts for those with cancer in the area, Q4C does a community out reach each year. For 2009 the focal point will be Veterans. Simple quilts, year long for those home bound or in serious medical needs, and stocking for Veterans and OUR TROOPS for the Holidays.

Enjoy the Holidays & the Very Best of the New Year, I'll be in and out of home yet, know one thing sewing quilting the simple quilts is a main stay in life to give comfort for others! PLEASE look at our photo gallery; you will see many events, project and "life" from Jim & Barb Johnston Pahrump, Nevada.

Q4C has Paypal on their website www.quilts4cancer.org or all donations can be mailed to: Q4C P.O. Box 4702 with the increase in supplies and shipping the average cost is $ 50.00 for ONE completed 50 x 60 quilts.

Details: barbquilts@yahoo.com