Some extra comfort is being provided to injured Canadian veterans through Quilts of Valour Canada.
The initiative provides members of the Canadian Armed Forces, both past and present, with the gift of a colourful hand-made quilt.
Quilter Bev McLean, who is originally from Stephenville, decided to get involved with the program when she accidently came upon it online while searching for quilting projects.
Quilts of Valour Canada have been providing comfort to our injured Canadian Armed Forces Members past and present through the gift of a handmade quilt.
I met up with NL Rep, Beverly McLean to chat about the intuitive. @590VOCM @VOCMBen More info at: https://t.co/om0ztNmkZF pic.twitter.com/QOOxW6flPl— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) November 9, 2021
She says any quilter who donates to the Quilts of Valour program is free to choose their own colours and design, as long as it’s suitable for a veteran.
Local veteran and a Newfoundland and Labrador representative with Quilts of Valour, Simon MacInnis calls the presentation of quilts a rewarding experience. He fondly remembers the quilt he received from a church group in Bonne Bay.
Had the awesome opportunity to present Andrea Smart of Mt. Pearl, NL her Quilt of Valour,Andrea, for your 14 years of service and sacrifice. Many thanks to Canna Connect St. John’s for the dedicated presentation space. pic.twitter.com/wn0bXZAJQK
— Simon B. Mac Innis (@rocsmac) October 28, 2021
He found the gesture very moving.
