Kits to Heart is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives curated cancer care kits to patients and their loved ones. Our mission is to bring smiles and solidarity to those affected by cancer, one kit at a time.
1 pillow may receive 1 service hour
Heart pillows are ideal for those who received surgical procedures near the underarm, and can act as a protective barrier between sensitive areas and the car seatbelt. Volunteers may choose to make sewn or crocheted heart-shaped pillows to show patients that we care!
NOTE: We do NOT accept no-sew pillows.
We welcome unisex colors and patterns (NO holiday or religious patterns, as noted in our project guidelines) and recommend a size of 9 x 9 inches, using cotton fabric for sewn pillows. For the safety of our recipients, please use new and unused materials.Please do not superglue pillows. Pillows must be sewn following the tutorials below, without stuffing coming out. Please feel free to Google to find other patterns.
For volunteers seeking service hours: Photos prior to submissions are HIGHLY recommended to ensure quality work. Please email volunteer@kitstoheart.org with your photos.
Materials
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- Two pieces of fabric per pillow. Unisex designs for adults, animal patterns (e.g., dogs, cats), and male-specific patterns are greatly preferred!
- Poly-fil stuffing
- Scissors (fabric scissors are recommended)
- Pen or marker
- White paper to make a template
Recommended Tutorials
- Heart Pillow Pattern for Breast Cancer Patients
- How to Sew a Heart-Shaped Pillow (YouTube)
- Heart Pillows for Breast Cancer
- Crochet a Heart Pillow
How to Submit
Please follow these steps to ensure your work is received!
Student participation in this service project is at the discretion of the student’s parent/guardian. The nonprofit organization is responsible for maintaining student safety and privacy at any time the student is interacting with the nonprofit and its clients. The nonprofit organization will determine the number of SSL hours awarded based on the evidence submitted. Parents/guardians should contact the nonprofit directly with any questions and/or concerns. This service activity is designed to be completed within the safety of the student’s home.
