2010 Quilt Raffle "Maid of Honor"
Let Freedom Ring!
Marine Moms-Bethesda "Maid of Honor" Quilt Raffle
Marine Moms-Bethesda's major fundraiser!
We think you will love this 68"
X 84" quilt made from 100% high quality cotton fabric with cotton batting in country blues and reds. Donated by Bayside Quilters
in Easton, MD, stitched by Chris and Jane, and quilted by Marie.
All proceeds support Marine Moms-Bethesda's mission.
The whimsical "maid's" sash says
"Let Freedom Ring".
The way the filler pieces are laid out in the quilt, a "star" forms around the "maid".
The doves are holding sashes that say "Glory", Peace", "Freedom" and "Liberty".
Just little bit about us...
Marine Moms-Bethesda is a loosely-knit group of caring volunteers who support the wounded,
injured and ill combat Veterans and their families at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center.
We have "Stars" that proudly
shine Blue, Silver, and Gold with many deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan between us, or we have fathers, brothers,
uncles, cousins, friends who served during WW II, Korea, Viet Nam, Bosnia, the Gulf War, OEF and OIF.
Some of us have
no family ties at all to the military.
The one thing that connects us is a deep appreciation for our military.
Every penny
that comes our way for the luncheons goes to the luncheons, pantry items, and gift bags.
Printing, postage, phone calls, website maintanance,
etc. and often times food, are out of our own pockets. Website server space and domain name fees are donated by an "Elf".
The
Bethesda Luncheon Project is most certainly a labor of love. No one involved receives anything from it other than a "thank you!"
and the knowledge that they "gave from their heart".
The meals, grab and go pantry items, "niftie gifties", and the distraction from
the daily hospital routine are very much appreciated by
the patients and their families.
To learn how Marine Moms-Bethesda began,
please click here.
Until next time, continued prayers for our military and their families.
Love and Hugs,
Country blues and reds were chosen for this whimsical quilt called "Maid of Honor".
To read more about the quilt, please click here.
This is the finished product!
"Maid of Honor"
May 1, 2010 -
At our March 2010 5 East luncheon a friend of mine was there. She was waiting for her son, who was scheduled to
arrive on that evening's plane from Landstuhl, Germany. He had multiple gun shot wounds to his legs from a firefight earlier
in the week.
We made sure she had extra pantry bags and disposable cameras to hand out to other families who would arrive
soon to be with their loved ones who were coming in on the same plane.
My friend told me later how appreciated the
disposable cameras were when the Marines received their Purple Hearts - the families were able to take candid pictures of the Commandant
presenting the Purple Hearts to their sons.
Not everyone remembers their cameras when they are headed out to Bethesda from another
state far, far away. Disposable cameras are just one example of the "extras" we provide the families when we are holding
a luncheon on the hospital ward.
A disposable camera - about $10.00 for a pack of three at
Sam's Club... such a little
thing... means so much.
Quilt top before the quilting.
Here is the back. Marie used a custom quilting design of "shooting stars".
Matching pillowcase that comes with the quilt.
Bayside Quilters make this kind of pillowcase for us to take to Bethesda
to give out to the patients and outpatients at Bethesda.
All proceeds from this raffle will be used for luncheons, pantry items and gift bags for the wounded, injured, and ill combat Veterans,
all service branches, and their families at Bethesda National Naval Medical Center who are on the hospital ward or living in
the out-patients barracks.
Ticket sales begin May 1. Final postmark date is August 1, 2010.
The winning ticket will
be drawn at the August 19th Mercy Hall luncheon.
Tickets are --- $2.00 for one --- $5.00 for 3 --- $10.00 for 7
Checks
or money orders accepted. Please do not send cash.
I am sorry - we do not use PayPal.
PayPal does not allow raffle sales.
To
order tickets using an order form please click here.
Checks or money orders should be made out to:
Marine Moms Bethesda
Please note "quilt raffle" in the memo area.
and mail to:
Marine Moms Bethesda - Quilt
P.O. Box 22
Cordova, MD 21625
"Maid of Honor" is Marine Moms-Bethesda's 2010 Raffle Quilt!
Larger quilt pictures here.
April 2010 MercyHall luncheon.
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The winning name of the gorgeous "Maid of Honor" raffle quilt was drawn Thursday at our BBQ at Mercy Hall. Thank you
to everyone who participated in our findraiser to support the luncehons we do for the inpatients, outpatients and their families at
Bethesda NNMC.
7/16/10 - Marine Moms-Bethesda has held eight luncheons so far this year. We were able to do this with the generousity and help of
friends, family, "Elfs", and our wonderful volunteers.
We have eight more luncheons on the schedule for 2010.
It
is no secret that the number of casualties in Afghanistan have increased dramatically since 2008. When we lose one Hero in an IED
attack, most likely there are others injured in the same explosion who make the journey to Landstuhl and eventually to Bethesda
or to one of the other military hospitals.
I remember, after the Surge into Iraq, we could count on one hand the number of combat
patients on 5 East and sometimes have a finger or two left over.
A few weeks ago when we were there, looking down the hallway
was reminescent of 2005 - one Marine flag after another one in the flag holders by the doors to the rooms. A few Navy and Army flags,
but mostly Marines.
Our June 27th 5 East luncheon was the largest by far that we have ever done, serving more than 100 patients, family members, and hospital
staff. The cost for this luncheon was $562.94. It would have cost a few hundred dollars more but some of the food was donated
by our volunteers and Subway. Thank you!
We have four more lulncheons scheduled on the hospital ward and we have four
more scheduled for Mercy Hall.
If you feel that our mission is a worthy cause and would like to help support the wounded, injured
and ill combat troops, their families, and the staff who care for them at Bethesda, please consider entering our quilt raffle.
Thank you.
Special Thanks to
Marie, Chris and the
Bayside Quilters
for their support of our wounded Warriors and their families at Bethesda!
Tickets:
one for $2.00
three for $5.00
seven for $10.00
Please make checks or money orders out to
"Marine Moms Bethesda"
and
note
"quilt raffle"
in the memo line.
Mailing address:
Marine Moms Bethesda
P.O. Box 22
Cordova, MD 21625
Postmark date
is
August 1, 2010.
A downloadable order form is here.
Thank you!
Thank you JIm, Julie, Gladys and Bob for helping to sell raffle tickets at the St. Michaels Boat Show!
Thank you to the ACBS
Chesapeake Bay Chapter for the donation of table space to sell the tickets!
“It truly is an honor and privilege to help serve the luncheons at
As one who has been a luncheon volunteer, and then a recipient of the delicious food, goodie bags, and the outpouring of love while my son was a patient, I say
THANK YOU for supporting Marine Moms-Bethesda.”
The winners of the
"Maid of Honor" quilt are
Tom and Marcia A.
from Maryland.
Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who participated
in our fundraiser to support Marine Moms-Bethesda's monthly luncheons at Bethesda NNMC.