[Oceanwavequilters] Request for Chemo Port Pillows

[Sharon Lau]

As someone who has undergone radiation therapy (twice!), I know well the folks at Redwood Radiation Oncology in Ukiah, which is where most of us on the North Coast have gone if we need radiation oncology services. Matt Perelstein (Paula's husband) is the latest of our group to experience the kindness and skill of these great folks, and he recently showed them his chemo "port pillow" (which we use to protect our implanted chemo ports from the seatbelts on our cars). The folks at Redwood were very taken with the "pillow" and wondered if we would be willing to make some that they could give to other patients they care for.
Paula gave them the couple of extras that were on our storage shelves at Sew 'n Sew, but now we are completely out.
We are hoping you will be willing to help us make some to send over to Redwood and to have for our own Oncology Clinic here at the hospital in Fort Bragg. 
They are easy to make - I've attached the instruction sheet. They require the following materials:
* a piece of fabric 4" x 13 1/2" (any cotton or flannel you have)
* 4 pieces of Velcro 3 1/2" long (2 hook sides and 2 loop sides)* a wad of poly fiberfill stuffing
I'm going to make up some kits and will take them to Sew n Sew this week to put on our shelves in the storeroom. Paula will know where they are.
If you can pitch in by making one or more, they will be greatly appreciated! You can drop them off for Paula at Sew n Sew and Matt will deliver to Ukiah.

Sharon Lau707-937-3049QuiltKats at yahoo.com
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