Quilt auction to support hospice
Wimmera Hospice Care Auxiliary publicity officer Lea Crammond is calling for quilters to support the group’s annual major fundraising event.
This year the group is hosting a quilt auction on November 6.
The group assists people who have a life-limiting illness and provides equipment for individuals so they can feel comfortable at home.
Mrs Crammond said the group was inviting all quilters from across the Wimmera to consider donating a quilt for the auction.
“They might be as diverse as the maker decides, all sizes and colours would be greatly appreciated,” she said.
Mrs Crammond said sewing had become a trend for people during COVID-19 lockdowns.
“All the quilts that have been produced during lockdown would be a fantastic donation to our fundraising efforts,” she said.
“Funds raised at the auction will be used to purchase or lease vital medical equipment required for those who wish to stay in their own homes whilst palliating.”
Mrs Crammond said there was no cost to patients to use the equipment.
“The auxiliary members consider this to be a great privilege to fundraise for this purpose,” she said.
“Every cent raised is put aside for this service as we have no overheads, and we are very particular to ensure that all funds raised are used for those in greatest need.”
Mrs Crammond said the group had run other successful charity events that raised a significant amount of money.
“In 2014 we ran a quilt auction in memory of a beautiful patch worker and talented sewer who required palliative care. It was a fun day and we raised $15,000,” she said.
People interested in donating a quilt can call Mrs Crammond on 0417 030 827 or the group’s president, Joy Smith on 5382 2972.