QUILTS OF VALOR

 

The Quilts of Valor Foundation was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts as a non-political, non-profit organization. Its  mission to cover wounded service members in Iraq and Afghanistan, whether injured physically or psychological, with a Quilt of Valor. “Casualties no longer were just numbers but real men and women dying. Hidden behind the casualties were the wounded.” (Catherine Roberts) 

Statistic:

  • For every casualty there are 10 wounded.
  • As of May 13, 2008 – 4,077 killed in Iraq, 59,402 wounded;  501 killed in Afghanistan, 7,795 wounded.

  • Number of Quilts of Valor Awarded:  16,000.

For more information about Quilts of Valor Foundation:  www.qovf.org

 

The Peninsula Piecemakers Quilt Guild voted in May 2007 to become involved in Quilts of Valor as our service project.  Since that date our members have completed over 600 quilts as of January 1, 2012. Our members also make quilts to be presented to the Wounded Warrior Unit at Ft Eustis, Va.  When the Guild is in the public eye such as at Newport News Park for the Fall Festival, or at our quilt show, we frequently have blocks ready for individuals to sign with their good wishes for our service members.  These are then made into quilts for our projects.   

 

     Each quilt is a gift of love. Costs of materials and shipping come from donations by our members and others.  We are a “not for profit” organization so donations are not tax deductible, but greatly appreciated  and will help get these quilts to the wounded men and women serving our Country.  If you would like to join us in this mission, donations are always welcome.  

Contact Crystalann Duarte and Brenda Kasnic if you'd like to find out how you can help, volunteer or to make a donation.

 

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