Preemie Hats-In Memory of Elena Marie

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Difficulty:

Category: Crocheting

Type of item: Clothing

For: Charity

Style: Cute

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Materials

BERNAT Softee Baby

What was your inspiration?

Elena was born prematurely in the early morning of May 23, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. She was called to heaven just over two hours later. Elena's time here on Earth was brief. It is a blessing her mommy and daddy hold true to their hearts and a time they will cherish forever. Elena's memory and her family's love for her still lives strong.

These are the preemie hats I donated personally to the NICU at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano, in loving memory of #ELENAMARIE, http://elenasechoes.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-kindness-in-memory.html.

These hats can also be Made to order. Your purchase will be made in loving memory of Elena Marie. All proceeds will be donated to March of Dimes to help support families in the NICU (https://www.marchofdimes.com/giving/support_nicu.html). An acknowledgement of the donation will be emailed to you, and a printed receipt will also be mailed to the shipping address associated with your Etsy account.

The donation will be made in your name and in the amount you paid to purchase a preemie hat. I can make it in honor or memory of someone special to you. Otherwise, it will be made in memory of Elena Marie.

The hat can be shipped to your favorite preemie or you may choose to donate it, and ask for the hat to be shipped to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano. You will receive a shipping notification with a tracking/confirmation number.

For more information or to purchase a hat/make a donation, please visit the listing at: https://www.etsy.com/listing/99324343/preemie-hats-in-memory-of-elena-marie

To read Elenas full story, please visit Elenas Echoes blog at: http://elenasechoes.blogspot.com/. Learn how your act of kindness in Elenas memory has made a positive impact in the world, and share your story! If you tweet about it, please use the Hashtag #ElenaMarie.

What are you most proud of?

Response from the head nurse in charge at NICU at Presbyterian Hospital of Plano:

"Sophia,

I wanted to let you know that we did receive the lovely hats that you made. We are so appreciative and thankful to you for all of your hard work. They are just wonderful and beautifully made. We will put them out for our NICU families to have. Thank you again so much!"

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Crochet from the heart, with love. <3