FINALLY

I have finally made myself get the scarf for the 2009 Special Winter Olympics ready to be mailed. I don't know why I haven't taken care of it before now - maybe because the deadline isn't until January and I had so many other things to do first. Well, now that packages are wrapped, the tree is up and cards are mailed, I guess it was just the thing to do. Also, I think I kind of thought it wasn't that great to even send, but hey - I made it by hand - which was the main requirement - and I made it with love. The excitement of sending something handmade to these athletes in hopes that one of them might wear it and one of them might just feel a tad better after receiving something from a total stranger because that stranger wanted to make a difference.....on that note...................

If you missed the first post about this....The Special Olympics World Winter Games Scarf Project got its start at the 2008 Special Olympics Invitational Games - held last February in Boise to test-drive various sporting venues - when organizers decided to give out hand-stitched scarves as gifts to the athletes. The first goal was to provide the athletes with a memento of the occasion.

The second goal was to encourage involvement and support for the upcoming games across the host state. They locally asked for 600 scarves and received more than 1,000. The 2009 goal is 5,000.

You are requested to place your finished scarf (made with Red Heart Supersave Yarn in Delft Blue and White - colors of the Special Olympics) in a plastic bag along with a card with your name and address. You also need to include a second card with an inspirational message for the athlete. Package this up and mail to:

2009 Special Olympics Scarf Project

3150 West Main Street

Boise, ID 83702

Deadline is: January 15, 2009 - GET THOSE NEEDLES CLICKING.