A while back, the quilting community received news that Yvonne Porcella was being treated for ovarian cancer. Many quilters have sent and are continuing to send Yvonne their best wishes. Several local (to C&T) organizations, the Women’s Cancer Resource Center and East Bay Heritage Quilters (EBHQ) got together to make “Happy Healthy Cells” for Yvonne. Most of the cells were made of felt and featured colorful felt and stitched embellishments. Instead of stitching the cells together, these were left unattached and put in a basket so Yvonne could look at each one and read what the makers had written on the backs.

Happy Healthy Cells for Yvonne

Several small quilts were also made using the Happy Healthy Cells and sold at a silent auction at the recent EBHQ quilt show, with the proceeds going to the WCRC.

Yvonne’s response to receiving the Happy Healthy Cells:

I received the box and was overwhelmed with the sentiment attached to each circle. What a wonderful idea to create this reminder of friends who care. I will enjoy looking at each circle in the basket and I do want you to thank the people who made the circles for me as well as EBHQ members.

The hospital where I have my infusions has an active cancer support group. I hope to share the information about the Happy Healthy Cells with the coordinator.

I look forward to seeing all my quilting friends again when I finish my treatments and can attend quilt shows around the area.

So many of us are being touched by cancer—either personally or because of family and friends who are affected. Happy Healthy Cells are easy to make and there are many ways they can be used to support and encourage those who have cancer and to raise money for organizations that research cures and groups that help and support those who are fighting this insidious disease.

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