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Madeline Impellizzeri Helps Get Handmade Beanies on the Heads of US Soldiers in Iraq

When Madeline Impellizzeri retired she wanted to spend her time making a difference in the lives of others. The idea came to her to knit scarves for the homeless. She first decided to do 10, but was then inspired to knit 100 scarves. Her friends decided they could help her reach her goal and began to knit scarves for her along with beanies. Madeline heard about Giving Children Hope’s on-going healthcare program in Iraq to equip hospitals and clinics with new and refurbished medical equipment and supplies. GCH partners with Operation Beanie to provide handmade beanies to US soldiers serving their time. Madeline decided to donate the knitted beanies she and her friends had made to GCH. Board Director, Sharon Linzey, hand delivered the beanies to the soldiers on her last visit to Iraq in October 2007. The soldiers were indeed blessed by these handmade treasures. If you think you can’t make a difference, look to the example of Madeline and know that you CAN!