Becton Rotary Club, which has a number of members in Milford on Sea, has seen resurgence in the demand for their knitted hearts. The hearts, previously provided to local hospitals and care homes, come in pairs with one given to the isolated person and the second retained by their family. It has been found that the emotional comfort this scheme creates eases the trauma caused by enforced separation.
Following a recent appeal for volunteer knitters to help meet the new demand Becton Rotary has received offers of help from Milford on Sea, New Milton, Barton on Sea, Hordle and Ashurst. A truly wonderful response from so many community minded volunteers. Particular thanks go to the members of Milford on Sea Women’s Institute for their support.
Project Coordinator, Rtn Terry Conner said; "It is heart warming to see so many people volunteering to help with this project and by providing these knitted hearts bring emotional comfort to patients and their families during these difficult times."
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| Cheryl Anthony wife of Rtn Larry Anthony displaying a set of the hearts. |
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