Every hand-made quilt comes with this message:
“Magic Hugs Square. This magic blanket was made especially for you. It is made out of hugs. When you are sad or mad or scared or bored, hold this square close to you and it will give you the comfort of a million hugs. It will love you no matter what!”The Childhood Cancer Campaign began in 2001 with a commitment to raise $5 million to Johns Hopkins University Hospital to fund research to eradicate childhood cancer. Since fulfilling the pledge, Optimist International encourages Optimist Clubs to do something special in their community to touch the lives of children and their families who are suffering from childhood cancer. A Magic Hug Square is a charming way to spread love and caring at home.
The Saturday morning knitting circle at St. James Episcopal Church assists with the project. Extra squares are donated to the Michigan District - Optimist International for other Optimist Clubs with needs in their communities.
