There will be a group get together to crochet and knit scarves for this year’s Special Olympics Scarf Project. The group will be meeting THURSDAY – February 6th at 6pm and individuals of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. For all individuals interested, please contact CDR Aimee Young at alyoung@anthc.org or LCDR Kristin Allmaras at KAllmaras@SouthcentralFoundation.com for additional information and specifics regarding the event time and location.
CDR Aimee Young will be hosting the next get together.
Future get-together tentatively scheduled for February 25th.
We are looking for a host for the February 25th event. The Special Olympics Scarf Project is currently underway for the 2020 Winter tournament. Alaska needs 250 scarves, hats and/or ear warmers by March 2020 for Special Olympics athletes, coaches and partners!
This year’s color is: Red, White & Black
Scarf guidelines:
** 54-60 inches (including fringe) long;
** 6-7 inches wide;
** any design or pattern using ALL colors
Headbands:
** 2-3 inches wide
** 19-20 inches around the head
** any design or pattern using ALL colors
Ear warmers:
** 3-5 inches wide
** 19-21 inches around the head
** any design or pattern using ALL colors
Hats:
** to fit sizes child to adult
** any design or pattern using ALL colors
Please wash all scarfs/ear warmers before placing them in Ziploc bags and dropping them off at the Outpatient Pharmacy in the main hospital before March 1st 2020.
Notify CDR Christina Eldridge at cjeldridge@anthc.org on specific items crafted/donated so that we can provide you a Letter of Appreciation for all your hard work.
More info can be found at: https://colouringwithyarn.wordpress.com/special-olympics-scarf-project-2/2019-special-olympics-scarf-project/
Every scarf made for an athlete makes a difference!