girl scouts of the colonial coastGirl Scout Cadette and Media Girl Emily loves sewing and decided to use her talents to make a difference to very special people- patients at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters (CHKD)- to earn her Silver Award in her project titled “Sewing for Smiles for the kids at CHKD.”
Emily sewed 50 pillowcases in different colors, patterns, and prints kids would love. She then stuffed each pillowcase with a variety of coloring books, sketch books, colored pencils and more. For a special touch, Emily included a unique, inspiring message in each of the pillowcases.
“I really wanted to give the children fun things to do, bright pillowcases to fill the room with color, and encouraging notes to give hope in these uncertain times,” Emily said. “This project really opened my eyes to see that there is so much one person can do to encourage others no matter the situation. I had a great time doing something I love, sewing, and to know the pillowcases are going to amazing children makes me very happy.”
In addition to donating the pillowcases, Emily donated and planted a butterfly bush in CHKD’s garden for visitors to enjoy for seasons to come.
