Pedal Pushers

Elaine Peterson explained “Our small quilting group (now 5 retired ladies)began years ago because of the desire to learn how to quilt. In time we added a Community Service project-the making of breast cancer products. We do this on the first Tuesday of the month. We make heart-shaped pillows used for comfort after surgery and biopsies, chemo blankets used for warmth during treatment, head coverings and bags to carry items to treatment. We also make small teddy bears for the fire department and ambulance to give to children to help calm them.

We supplied products to the Deke Slayton Cancer Center in Webster, Texas, and now to the Breast Diagnostic Center, in Clear Lake, Texas. We take out items once a month.

We feel it is our responsibility to help those in need as the Center can’t supply these items without help. Also, one of our members is a cancer survivor and knows the joy of receiving a gift that you can use when you are going through treatments.”