Special quilt presented to Digby’s Deputy Mayor

Sharing and spreading special moments of laughter, joy, warmth and sometimes tears are part of what makes Guiding a special experience for our youth and the communities in which they are involved.

Recently, members of the 1st Digby Pathfinders & Rangers Unit presented Digby Deputy Mayor Jean Brittain with a Victoria’s Quilt in a very special occasion for all.

The unit members learned about Victoria’s Quilts early in September and served at a fundraising dinner in Digby to raise funds for local groups making Victoria’s Quilts.

Victoria’s Quilts Canada is a nationwide organization of volunteers making quilts for people living with cancer. The organization began distributing quilts in 1999 with 19 quilts given out in that first year. Since then over 61,000 quilts 1st Digby Pathfinders & Rangers Unit presented Digby Deputy Mayor Jean Brittain with a Victoria’s Quilt. have been made and given out at a rate of about 600 per month. We now have volunteers in Digby and on Digby Neck making Victoria’s Quilts.

While serving at the Victoria’s Quilts Dinner, the girls learned how to nominate someone with cancer to receive a quilt.

Before the evening was over, the Pathfinder & Ranger Unit had nominated Brittain to receive a quilt. Jean Brittain and her friend, Terry Gilbert, have been super supporters of the unit by attending just about every fundraising event To learn more about Victoria’s Quilt go online and visit victoriasquiltscanada.com. the girls organize to raise funds for their various activities. The girls felt this was a wonderful opportunity to give back to the deputy mayor.

At the quilt presentation, Brittain spoke with the girls about her cancer, her fears and her struggles. She stressed the importance of remaining positive and celebrating each day. She also put strong emphasis on looking after one’s health by paying attention to the signs. Her quilt will be with her during her cancer treatments to keep her warm and cozy.

Following a warm group hug, everyone enjoyed cupcakes and ice cream sundaes provided by Terry, Jean and Arlene Drew while sharing stories about Guiding activities and upcoming events. The girls have since started a Victoria’s Quilt and will be working on it throughout the month of February.