Woman’s club makes pillows for patients
Vernon. These pillows donated to Newton Memorial Hospital provide a soft barrier that protects sutures, supports patients sitting up in bed, and comforts children during their hospital stay.
Social distancing has not prevented the Vernon Township Woman’s Club from continuing its quest to make the world a brighter place, one project at a time.
While quarantined in their homes, long-time club members Barbara Fimia and Elaine Kuntz, who happen to be avid sewers, are busy making colorful pillows for hospital patients. Before the stay-at-home order was instituted, the women delivered 65 of their handmade pillows to Newton Memorial Hospital.
The 10-by-15-inch pillows are donated to the hospital throughout the year and serve a variety of purposes. Breast cancer patients use them after surgery as a soft barrier between their sutures and the car’s seat belt. Other patients prop them up behind their backs and necks for support. The cushions also provide a snuggly source of comfort for young children in the hospital.
The Woman’s Club welcomes women of all ages and from all towns who share a commitment to helping others through volunteer service. For more information, visit VTWC.org or call Maureen at 973-764-3185.