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New mother Therese Shafer stands with her newborn triplets, Morgan, Lauren and Caelan, each with her own blanket received through the Blankets for Babies initiative.
Blankets for BabiesEach year, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Birth Center creates a little extra warmth for its tiny patients through the Blankets for Babies initiative. Its enthusiastic champion, Paula Lembke, a Birth Center nurse, collects blankets donated by community members to make sure each infant born at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin goes home with a little extra wrapping.
In December, 2005, triplets were the first recipients of Blankets for Babies for that year (the program used to be in December only but has since expanded to year-round). “The blankets and hats are so beautiful,” said new mother Therese Shafer of the crocheted items given to her daughters Morgan, Lauren and Caelan shortly after they were born on Dec. 1. “It is so thoughtful that these were donated; we are very grateful to whoever made them.”
In 2005, Lembke collected more than 325 blankets and other items from community groups and individuals — including a former patient who created and donated a quilt. “I wish I could personally thank every one of you who helped made this project a success,” she said. “These blankets will keep our babies warm this winter.
Anyone who would like to donate, may drop off contributions at Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Volunteer Services. If you would like more information, please call 414-805-3666 or 800-272-3666.
Last Review Date: June 26, 2006 Online Editor(s): Christopher Sadler |
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