Lap blanket donations sought for hospice patients

In an effort to spread a little joy and love to those who are coming to the end of their lives, Discount Fabric Warehouse, in partnership with Hawaii Care Choices, is collecting lap blankets for distribution to new hospice patients.

Lani Weigert of Hawaii Care Choices urges individuals and groups to donate homemade lap blankets to the blanket drive.

“At Hawaii Care Choices, formerly Hospice of Hilo, it’s our mission to bring comfort to those suffering with terminal illness,” she said in a press release. “Something as simple as a blanket often provides untold comfort and peace to the patient during their final days of life.

“Blankets are often made with so much love and compassion that the recipients say they can feel that love, and some ask to be buried with their beloved blanket,” she continued. “Others, pass their blankets on to a new born grandchild as a parting gift. These blankets are very special and often treated as heirlooms by the patients. Not because they are made with the most expensive material, but because they are made with love.”

Now through Aug. 15, homemade lap blankets can be dropped off at Discount Fabric Warehouse in Hilo or in Kailua-Kona.

Blankets should be no smaller than 30 inches by 40 inches and made of quality materials.

People are encouraged to use their your favorite blanket pattern or try a new style of blanket. The blankets will be passed on to individuals of a wide range of ages and backgrounds and will be much-appreciated and loved.

Discount Fabric Warehouse will provide a $5 gift certificate as a show of thanks for a person’s first donation.

Additional information about the blanket drive can be found on the Discount Fabric Warehouse website at http://www.discountfabricwarehouse.com/lapblankets, or by emailing fabricdfw@gotfabric.com.

For more information about Hawaii Care Choices, please visit their website at https://www.hawaiicarechoices.org/.