Attention All Starter, Beginner, & Advanced Knitters and Crocheters:
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 January 26th and individuals of all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. For all individuals interested, please contact LT Kristin Allmaras at KAllmaras@SouthcentralFoundation.com
for additional information and specifics regarding the event time and location.
The Special Olympics Scarf Project is currently underway for the 2018 Winter tournament.
Alaska needs 250 scarves, hats and/or ear warmers by March 5th, 2018 for Special Olympics athletes, coaches and partners!
This year’s color is:
Red Heart Blacklight
Scarf guidelines:
** 54-60 inches (including fringe) long;
** 6-7 inches wide;
** any design or pattern using Red Heart Blacklight as the main color with 1-2 solid accent colors (crafter’s choice)
Headbands:
** 2-3 inches wide
** 19 – 20 inches around the head
** any design or pattern using Red Heart Blacklight as the main color with 1-2 solid accent colors (crafter’s choice)
Ear warmers:
** 3-5 inches wide
** 19-21 inches around the head
** any design or pattern using Red Heart Blacklight as the main color with 1-2 solid accent colors (crafter’s choice)
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 5th 2018.
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-2/2018-special-olympics-scarf-project/
Every scarf made for an athlete makes a difference!
Darrell R. Acheson, PharmD, BCPS, NCPS
LCDR, USPHS
Southcentral Foundation
4320 Diplomacy Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
907-729-5757
Email: DAcheson@SouthcentralFoundation.com