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We are seeking 50 large, 50 medium and 50 small pairs of knitted socks for patients to wear and take with them as a gift from Can Assist, after their stay at the Jean Colvin Hospital.

These patients come from rural NSW and stay on average 6 weeks whilst they undergo cancer treatment. We are wanting to make their stay as comfortable as possible and as such, we are creating a welcome pack for them when they arrive. The socks will be a lovely touch of warmth and comfort.

Socks are to be sent to:
Kate vanderVoort Development Manager
Can Assist
17 Ocean Ave
Double Bay
NSW 2028

Can Assist
Tel:9328 7571
Fax:9362 8942
Mobile: 0419 289 958
Email: kvandervoort@cancerpatients .com.au Web: www.cancerpatients.com.au

Guardian Pharmacies give all donated items to World Vision. Visit their website for details

**Note** This is a seasonal activity that closes every Spring. You can knit jumpers (US sweaters), pants, hats and booties for children under the age of two years, or pop into any Guardian Pharmacy and ask for their pattern book

Val collects knitted beanies for cancer patients, especially children. She takes them, along with a large bag of tiny novelties, and lets patients choose their own hat and novelty, which a friend or helper can sew on for them.

Beanies, preferably knitted in a ribbed pattern and with soft pure wool may be forwarded to the Beanie Bin collection point at:

Dollicraft
51 Firebrace St
Horsham
Victoria
Australia 3400

or contact Val on (03) 5382 6122 for details. (If calling from overseas: +61 3 5382 6122)

To find patterns and a shelter near you that needs blankets for homeless animals check out http://www.h4ha.org/shelters

Knitters for Melbourne's needy are an organization in Victoria, Australia. They donate items to charities with the assurance that they will not be resold in goodwill stores. Visit their web site for more details.

Do you love to knit/crochet, want to help the needy? We invite other knitters/crocheters to join us and make items to be donated to charities who assist the homeless, abused, women/children's refuges, needy families, prem babies, cancer patients, animal shelters etc.

The charities must give the items we donate DIRECTLY to those in need.

Charities have told us how much this would be appreciated as people don't tend to donate warm clothing for Queensland's needy as they think it doesn't get cold enough here but it does, especially for those living on the streets in the cold and wet. They also like to be able to give some NEW items to the needy as it boosts their self confidence.

Visit the yahoo group for more details

The elderly often suffer from bad circulation, cold or swollen feet, but conventional slippers are not always practical or affordable. With the help of Sydney Care, Renee Glass plans to distribute Slippers with Soul to the elderly, the disabled and long-term hospital patients. She suggests that this could be a great school project as the pattern is simple enough for beginners.

Visit the charity project on the Lincraft website to obtain the pattern and find out where to send your slippers or donate yarn.