Quilts for Cancer Survivors

Susan Barrett poses with the three quilts that are being raffled off.

The Tongue River Valley Quilt Club members create lap quilts for cancer survivors. Susan Barrett, Teri Laya and Diane Cherni, of the group, had a booth at Dayton Days.

The Quilt Club is raffling off three quilts this year, and the winners will be drawn on September first. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Money goes towards making new quilts.

Susan Barrett said that much of the material that they use in making the colorful quilt tops is donated, but they need money for backing and batting.

Comfort Quilts are 45 x 60 inches and are given to every patient who has been through the Welch Cancer Center.

Teri Laya said she was one of the original people who started this quilt club. She said they have been making comfort quilts for about 10 to 15 years, and when asked if she heard how the quilts were received, Laya said:

Tickets can be purchased from any Quilt Club member, and they will have a booth again at Story Days, on August 26 – 28 in Story.