A Morning with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen was great!

I planned the two months leading up to MAOT kinda backwards... I get busier as the pageant approaches! :)

The day with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen was a blast. Hands down one of the best things I've ever done. We started off playing fun "cheer camp" games, like Princess, Rider, Pony, which the girls absolutely loved!

Then the girls helped me to brainstorm some ideas about "What is a volunteer?" and "How can you volunteer?" They said a volunteer was someone who does nice things but isn't paid (which hits the nail on the head) but they also said they are kind, loving, and friendly. The girls said that they could bake for people, read to the elderly in nursing homes, donate coats/money, help out in someone else's garden, rake leaves, make arts and crafts for a nursing home, spend time at hospitals, make blankets, and help a neighbor carry in groceries. Now, this was BEFORE I gave them my whole speel on volunteering, so I think these girls really deserve a high five for their awesome thought process. I was so impressed. I then told the girls about Project Linus and what that project is and why it's important. The girls really thought that it was a cool project, and LOVED making the blankets for the kids. Throughout the process of tying, they kept asking me what kind of kid this blanket would go to. They signed a quilt that will be quilted and distributed, and they all signed cards that will be included with the blankets when they are delivered. A blanket was sent with Meghan Thalken, Miss Lincoln's Outstanding Teen, and Alex O'Conner, Miss Lake Mac's Outstanding Teen. All of the girls are now certified Project Linus Blanketeers.

The girls made sugar cookies, we learned that some of them had a big taste for frosting... :)

Then the girls learned their production number dance, and I must say they are very quick dancer learn-ers! It was SO cute! After a minute long routine, they all introduced themselves and had their chance to shine in the spot light. They were all crowned for the final performance also.

I must say that the cherry on top of my day was watching the news report and seeing one of the little 7 year old girls say "It feels good to help and know that I helped make a difference". Goal accomplished :)

Saturday it was off to Scottsbluff for the Scottsbluff Co Fair pageant. I was fortunate enough to sing the National Anthem, get a chance to perform my talent piece, AND ask the on-stage questions. It was great getting to know the girls, there is a great group of local contestants in the western part of Nebraska! Congrats to JaLee Pilkington, Miss Scottsbluff Co. Fair Teen Queen, and Taylor Ziegler, Miss Scottsbluff Co. Fair!

I just returned from serving dinner and helping out around the Lincoln Connection, our local homeless shelter. I am part of the local Interact! group, a Rotary sponsored teen community service club, in North Platte. We did far more than just serve supper like we had first planned! We weeded, swept, mopped, cleaned tables, did dishes, cleaned bathrooms... you name it, we probably did it. It was great to get to do hands on "dirty" community service work. It really gave me some ideas for later this year... :)

Oh! And don't forget about the Children's Miracle Network! The deadline for the $1,000 scholarship going out to the contestant with the most money raised for the Children's Miracle Network is tomorrow! Visit https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m​.aspx?i=253761A66BFC79AA4&e=F9​1A759DAA to donate to my page and help CMN!

Unfortunately, due to lack of advertising and funds, we will no longer be able to travel to Scottsbluff on Thursday to do the other scheduled backpack project. I feel terrible that we had to cancel, however I need community support in order to have a successful project! We are planning on rescheduling later this fall, perhaps doing a different project. Either way, we will get to the Scottsbluff area and do a service project before my reign is over! I WILL accomplish my goal :)

The Interact! Club of North Platte is accepting new members anytime! This is a great way to get involved in a teen club and most importantly, your community! We have a fun and busy fall planned for our club and will be doing many service projects throughout the year. Contact any member for more information, or get a hold of me from my contact info over there ---->

Now I'm off to pack for the adventure to the Lincoln Children's Museum! I'm so excited!

 

Inspiration.

I just saw this on NBC's Nightly News and it really gave me reassurance that I am doing the right thing with my year by reaching out to kids to tell them about volunteering. This little girl already had the volunteering bug inside her. I watched in amazement as they told her story. This is the perfect example of the goodness in a childs heart.

Here is her story copied from a Seattle Newspaper:

Rachel Beckwith had a dream. The 9-year-old Issaquah girl wanted to help provide clean water to African villages.

For her birthday last month, she told her friends to donate to an organization - charity:water - that does that (providing clean water to children in Africa), instead of giving her presents.

Her effort raised $220, but it was $80 short of her goal and her family closed the bank account set up to accept donations. (Her goal was to attempt again next year)

Now, her tragic death last Wednesday in a 15-vehicle accident on Interstate 90 has spurred thousands to continue her dream by donating $140,000 to the cause.

Rachel died when the car driven by her mother was struck by a semi-trailer that jackknifed in heavy traffic and crashed into a logging truck. Rachel was taken off life support several days later due to head and spine injuries.

The public outpouring came when the church the family attends - Eastlake Community Church in Bothell - asked the community to help meet Rachel's goal. Word spread. Donations poured in - many, from people who never even knew the little girl.

One donor who gave $44.25 listed as Anonymous said her 4-and 5-year-old daughters were particularly moved by Rachel's story.

"After they donated the contents of their banks to Rachel's birthday wish, they knew they could do more," the donor wrote. "The girls planned, prepared, and manned a lemonade stand yesterday in honor of Rachel. They told each customer about the importance of clean water and how we can all help to make sure people all over the world have access to it. Rachel's legacy will live on forever!"

Another donor who gave $50 listed as Scott Garrepy wrote: "Rachel, I sat next to your aunt on a plane the day of your accident, as she was coming to see you in the hospital. I told her I would be praying for you, her, and your family."

Last Sunday, the Eastlake congregation held a memorial service for Rachel, hearing from family members and close friends as they shared memories of the young girl.

"Over and over again people shared what a beautiful and generous heart Rachel had," said Pastoral Assistant Aaron Noble in an email. "As her father described, 'Her heart was bigger than this room,' referring to our huge auditorium."

It's that same, selfless heart that inspires Noble. First. Rachel gave up her 9th birthday, then when she was $80 short, had planned to give up her 10th birthday, too.

"On June 12, 2011, I'm turning 9," said Rachel's statement on the charity:water website." I found out that millions of people don't live to see their 5th birthday. And why? Because they didn't have access to clean, safe water so I'm celebrating my birthday like never before."

Since Friday afternoon, her campaign has gone from $220 to $140,000.

"And it grows every time I refresh the page," Noble said.

To help Rachel's cause, go to:

www.mycharitywater.org/p/campaign?campaign_id=16396.

The news report said that $300 would provide clean water to 15 children. Her total is now over $600,000. Imagine the impact she is making for the children in Africa. God had special plans for her, and I think we can all learn from her example. Thank you Rachel for your inspiration, you are truely a very special little angel.

Follow in Rachel's footsteps! Visit the link above to help Rachel's cause or start your own "Birthday Charity Water Wish!" Another great way to volunteer and donate, with a great story for modivation.

God bless.

TWO WEEKS?!?!

Yes, that's right. It's only two short, jam packed weeks until I leave for Orlando! Wow, the two months since I was crowned definitely flew by, just like Mom said. Good thing we didn't procrastinate! We are right on track with our prep work, service projects and traveling. Thank goodness!

Today, I was interviewed on Mugs in the Morning to promote the Morning with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen event that is coming up THIS FRIDAY! We talked about the schedule for the day and about my year as Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen so far. Thank you to KX104 for being so helpful and supportive of everything I do, you guys make it so easy!

Tomorrow morning a few members of the NPHS Cheer squad and I will be doing a mini clinic for the girls in this summer's Kids Klub program. We love working with the little girls and being able to help them be "real cheerleaders".

Tomorrow evening is the Carnival for Cancer event at NebraskaLand National Bank. If you are in the North Platte area from 3pm-6pm, stop by the bank downtown and take some time to partake in the events! All of the funds raised there will go toward cancer research, so it is a great cause and it sounds like it will be a lot of fun for the kids! There are games, happy hoppers, and all sorts of attractions! There is also a singing competition to come watch! I believe it will be going on for the entire Carnival, so make sure to stop by and watch! The winners of the competition will sing the National Anthem at the Relay for Life in North Platte on August 6th. I am SO excited to be a guest judge and to be a part of this great event! I will be performing my competition talent for Miss America's Outstanding Teen, and we will be selling my tshirts there as well. Oh! And don't forget to drop a dollar off for People's Choice! There will be a donation jar available for anyone who would like to help me have a guaranteed spot in the top 12!

Friday morning is the Morning with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen! If you haven't pre-registered, don't worry! We are accepting anyone at the door who would like to participate! There was a typo on the registration sheet, and so the price is actually $15, not $25! So come on down to the North Platte Community Playhouse at 9am on Friday, July 29th and join in on the fun! Your little girl will have a great time becoming a princess!

Saturday I am off to Scottsbluff for the Scottsbluff Co. Fair pageant! I will be running around helping, singing the National Anthem, and performing my competition piece for Miss America's Outstanding Teen. If you are in the Scottsbluff area, join us for a night of amazing talent and even more amazing girls!

On Sunday I will post a list of the events of the next week. Here's another opportunity to donate or help out! There are many things that could be donated to help reach kids across the state with these service projects, more info to come soon!

Get out there and volunteer! :)

Only 18 days left...

Only 18 days left until I get on the plane and fly down to Orlando for Miss America's Outstanding Teen. Now, that doesn't leave much time left for any of my fundraising or service projects, so this post is dedicated to refreshing everyone's minds about what I need help with, what's coming up, and a few pictures!

First, Children's Miracle Network. If you would like to learn more about what Children's Miracle Network does, log on to http://www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ to see stories of some of the patients and what the network stands for.  After my visit to the Children's Hospital in Omaha, I've fallen in love with this organization. If I had a million dollars, a huge portion would definitely go to the Children's Miracle Network. However, unfortuantely thanks to the large expenses that come with traveling to Miss America's Outstanding Teen, my pockets are empty. And so I am relying on you guys to help me reach my goal of $750 to the Network. I am in the process of organizing "Kid's Score!", a fundraiser that will be across North Platte. There will be baskets at businesses across North Platte with bags of sports ball shaped chocolates in them. Each bag will be $1 and all the proceeds will go toward the Children's Miracle Network. Also, at my send off and at the Morning with Miss Nebraska, there will be donation jars set up. Or, you can donate online by check or credit card by visiting
https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m​.aspx?i=253761A66BFC79AA4&e=F9​1A759DAA

A Morning with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen - It's this Friday! Last minute, but there is still plenty of time to sign your little girl up! We will be having a fun filled morning of decorating crown cookies, learning a production number dance, pretending to be pageant queens, and most importantly VOLUNTEERING! The girls will become certified Project Linus Blanketeers by the end of the day. The entry fee is $15, and there will also be my offical Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen shirst available for purchase that are $15 as well. Parents are invited back at 11:00 to watch their little girls perform on stage and shine in the spot light. This is open to girls K-5th grade. All of the proceeds will go toward my trip to Orlando, as well as my service projects coming up this year.

People's Choice - Four Points magazine has started their People's Choice competition.  Log on to https://fourpointsmagazine.com​/maotpeopleschoiceawards and vote for your favorite contestant (Nebraska of course!). The two girls with the most votes will be added to the Top 12. Each vote is $1, so 5 votes = $5. Payment is by credit card, or you can find jars across town and at my send off and Morning with Miss NE OT if you'd like to make a cash donation.

T-shirts - They are almost in! We will be in contact with you if you have ordered one, or if you would like to purchase one, we do have extras! They will be for sale at the Morning with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen and my send off. They are $15, and a $1.50 mailing fee if you are not in North Platte. Thanks for your support!

My send off - Don't forget to mark your calendars for August 7th 3pm-6pm. My send off will be at the Quality Inn and Suites, and we are planning quite an entertaining show. There will be a "show" staring at 4pm where I will showcase my competition wardrobe and talent piece, and a variety of local celebrities including Miss Nebraska, Kayla Batt, Miss Omaha's Outstanding Teen, Aleah Peters, Miss Lincoln's Outstanding Teen, Meghan Thalken, Miss Chadron's Outstanding Teen, Kaelia Nelson, and North Platte's boys quartet, Andrew Sodawasser, Seth Fornander, Rick Poppe, and Casey Wroot, will be performing. There is no admission fee, however this is a silent auction with AWESOME items, and many opportunities to donate to Children's Miracle Network, my personal service projects, and my trip to Orlando. Also, its only two days before my birthday! So we will be having a beautiful cake made by Gayle Hardy. Come join the fun, have delicious cake and refreshments, and send your best wishes with me to Miss America!

Wow... that's a lot of stuff. Ha! And that's only the beginning of it! Here's what I've done in the past week:

On Wednesday, I spoke to the kids in the North Platte Community Playhouse's Summer Theatre Camp about volunteering and why it's important. I really think the kids learned something from my talk, and were really engaged the entire time! They had some awesome questions and were really interested. Today, I attended their show of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and I have to say it was GREAT! The kids are so talented, and remembered me when I went through the line to say "good job". They were awesome, hands down.

I visited Alliance this weekend. Kayla Batt, Miss Nebraska, was welcomed home in a big celebration Friday night in downtown Alliance. The Heritage Day's crowd stopped by and watched as Kayla, Sarah Summers, Kealia Nelson, and myself performed. We had awesome luck with selling Kayla's shirts and raising money for her endevers thoughout this year too! The following morning we rode in a parade, I had a REALLY nice mustang :), and had a nice lunch with Kayla's family.  We then went to Steph's photography to try out the green screen. It was SOO fun! You'll see the picture of us on the Husker turf and the picture of Kayla and I with the Husker N. We're not big Husker fans at all.... :)

Don't forget about the upcoming Carnival for Cancer! It's this Thursday 3pm-6pm at NebraskaLand National Bank down town North Platte. I will be a special celebrity judge for the singing contest! Come have fun and raise money to fight cancer!! I will also be there with my t-shirts and donation jars!

Now I'm off to do more "queeny" things, as my dad likes to say. Here's a slideshow of pictures from this month that I haven't added yet! Keep up to date! And remember, if you need to get a hold of me, my contact information is right there at the top of the screen ----->

Happy Thursday!

Hello all! Here is an update on what's going on! There are more opportunities to donate and volunteer also!

Here is an update on my hectic wonderful life :)
We have officially sent out "Send Off Party" invites! The date is set for August 7th, 3:00-6:00 and the "show" will be starting at 4 where I will show my wardrobe and talent. Also, Miss Nebraska 2011, Kayla Batt, will be performing, as well as a few local celebrities that I am SO excited about! There is no ticket fee, however there will be a silent auction and multiple opportunities to donate to the Children's Miracle Network and my personal community service projects. The silent auction has some great items and they just keep adding up! Stop by, check out everything, and say hi! Oh, and it is two days before my birthday... so there's cake!! Yay cake!

I am preparing for Kayla Batt's homecoming party tomorrow night and the Heritage Days parade the following afternoon. I will be singing at Kayla's party and helping the town of Alliance to "Welcome Home" their own Miss Nebraska!!

Just found out - Four Points Magazine, the magazine of Miss America, is doing a People's choice contest! Please take the time to look at the page and consider voting for your very own Nebraska contestant! It is $1 per vote, and all of the money raised goes directly into the scholarship fund for this year's prize packages. The top two girls with the most votes will be included in the semi-finalists. Thank you!
https://fourpointsmagazine.com​/maotpeopleschoiceawards

Here's a few volunteering things for this week!
I have found the COOLEST Internet tool ever to find volunteering opportunities in your area! Visit www.volunteermatch.org, enter your zip code and one of your interests as a key word, and tada! It supplies you with a list of volunteering opportunities in your area that apply to the key word you typed in. This is a great way to find positions and events you might not have known about otherwise!

Some of you may have seen the advertisement on TV about http://www.serve.gov/. It is also another great website to visit. The same process as above applies to this one, but there is also a national service blog and other places to read about what other people in the United States are doing to volunteer. Also, if you are interested in starting your own service project, this website has a tool kit to help you get started! Awesome way to dive into volunteering!

As always, Project Linus could use blanketeers! If your interested, get a hold of me!

That's all folks! Thanks for checking back and reading!

Brooke

Children's Miracle Network

Here's another great way to donate! The Children's Miracle Network aids over 17 million kids every year, with illnesses ranging from heart disorders and cancer to West Nile and whopping cough. These children have found excellent medical care from one of the 170 different hospitals across the continent. Children's Miracle Network is unique in that they are one of few organizations that provide over $2.5 million in charity cures, meaning the family pays little to nothing to help treat their child. This, along with the friendly, loving atmosphere of the Children's Miracle Network hospitals, makes a child's stay in a hospital a little less scary. Support this wonderful organization and help them to continue to make "miracles" for years to come. Please take a chance to look through the stories of patients at http://www.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ and check out the link below to donate to this worthy cause!

My personal involvement in the Children's Miracle Network has just begun. After my recent visit to the hospital, it has only inspired me more to reach and surpass my goal of $750 before August 11th. This isn't possible without your help! If you need a tax I.D. number, please email me and I will be glad to send it. All of my contact information is in the information bar to the side. My drive to support the Children's Miracle Network isn't just because it is the national platform of Miss America's Outstanding Teen, it is because I have seen first hand the hope and superior medical care they provide to their patients.

https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m​.aspx?i=253761A66BFC79AA4&e=F9​1A759DAA

So much to do, so little time!

It seems like I'm constantly playing catch up with the blog! Ha :) I have a full week of events to tell you about!

Last Monday night, I moved into Scott Residence Hall on UNO's South Campus for a 4 day long Modeling and Simulation Camp at the Peter Kiewit Institute. It was such an eye opening experience! I want to go into Architecture, so I figured this would be a good place to go to get more of a feel of what I want to do in that field. I learned WAY more than just Architecture things though.  I programed a simple video game, made a "sprite" (like the characters in video games), learned about Hydrology, played in online environments, and a ton of other computer related things.  The twenty of us also went mini golfing, swimming, bowling, and watched Harry Potter 1 through 4 in order to be ready for the release of Harry Potter 7: Part 2 (which was the best movie EVER!)

After the camp was over, Mom and I stayed an extra day and visited the Children's Hospital in Omaha that is part of the Children's Miracle Network. It was a life changing experience! They treat children from newborns all the way to 21 yrs old, and I was lucky enough to be able to visit kids from both sides of the spectrum. The hallways were bright colors, their rooms were decorated, and there were tons of opportunities to play video games and any other childhood game you could think of.  These are some of the strongest, bravest kids I've ever met. Aleah Peters, Miss Omaha's Outstanding Teen, and I distributed blankets from Project Linus and spent time with each kid we were able to on the 6th floor. On our way out of the hospital, I met a little girl who's family was there waiting for their 2 yr old child to come out of surgery. After the doctor came to talk to them, they found out that in a week this little girl will have open heart surgery to flip a valve that wasn't working. I gave the little girl my favorite quilt to give to her little sister, and her face lit up. She proudly walked over to her family with the blanket and showed them her special gift for her sister. It's funny how a blanket and love from a stranger can give hope and reassurance to a family. I love the Children's Miracle Network. God bless the families and patients there. Because of privacy policies, pictures were limited, but here are a few from our experience! Remember - you can visit https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m.aspx?i=253761A66BFC79AA4&e=F91A759DAA and help support hospitals just like this one and children with stories like this! Just a small donation of $5 is wonderful, anything will help!

Also! On Saturday morning I was so lucky to be involved with Wellness Journey's P.I.N.K. Boot camp for young girls. The day was filled with fun exercises (yoga!!), nutrition knowledge, and a fun craft that integrated self esteem, confidence, and goals! Our craft, the "Go to Guide", is a collection of pictures and quotes that inspire us to be the best we can be, stay true to ourselves, and set goals. This was SOOOO fun for me, and I think the girls absolutely loved it. There will be another boot camp coming up in October, so closer to that time I will post more information if you or your child is interested in trying it! I'll post pictures as soon as I receive them.

Here's an update as to what's to come and some service opportunities:
1. We are currently planning a Day with Miss Nebraska's Outstanding Teen! There isn't a set date yet, however we are looking for donations to make this possible. I am hoping to integrate my platform of volunteering into the day and would LOVE for the girls to be able to tie fleece blankets and write a note to the child who will receive it.  In order to do that, we are looking for supplies for approximately 10 blankets (we hope to do as many as possible). The blankets average around $15 for two pieces of fabric, or you can get a hold of me and I would gladly pick up any fabric donations as well. If you are interested, send me an email at missnebraskaot2011@gmail.com.
2. Thursday, July 28th is the Cancer Carnival! If you live in the North Platte area, you may have heard advertisements for this event, but if not, this event is basically a carnival for kids and all of the proceeds will go toward cancer research! Also - I will be one of the judges for the singing competition! The winners will then perform at the Relay for Life on August 6th at Adams Middle School in North Platte. These are two great opportunities to raise money for fighting cancer, or just show your support. More details on the Cancer Carnival when it gets closer!
3. For those of you who are animal lovers - the North Platte Animal Shelter is always in need of volunteers! Go check it out at the shelter beside the girl's softball complex off of Rodeo Road. This is a great opportunity to get involved! It only takes a few hours a week, and you get to play with the cute animals! :)

Seniors and Juniors in high school - Remember those college aps! Volunteering hours are SO important. If you need help getting lined up with anything in the North Platte area, or just want to help out, let me know and I'd be glad to get you volunteering!

Well, that is a look at what the next few weeks have in store. As for now, I'm going to go work on my "Go to Guide" so I can show it to everyone at my send off! I'm excited, it's getting closer!

Catch up time!

Alright, so I've missed a few things... Guess I was a tad bit busy :)

Cheer camp! - WOW!! The squad had a clean sweep. Superior Squad Award (We can all perform in the Capital One Bowl Game), ALL blue ribbons on evaluations, 1st place on our Extreme Routine and Cheer, Leadership Award, THE BANANA!!! twice :), spirit sticks everyday, Laura Cox as the Jump Off winner, four All-Americans (Rachael Burke, Taylor Hoover, Laura Alverez, and myself can go to London), and a chance for Tia and I to go to the Macy's Parade! There is probably something else I am missing because the girls just did amazing and I know I speak for all the seniors when I say thank you for a great start to our Senior Year :)

Peter Kiewit - I'm leaving Monday for the Peter Kiewit Institute camp.  From my understanding, it's a computer design and simulation camp sort of thing. I'm excited to go to Omaha and meet the other 40 people from Nebraska that were chosen :)

T-shirts - We're selling T-shirts to raise money! All of the proceeds will go directly to my trip to Miss America's Outstanding Teen and will REALLY help my family and I on our way to Orlando. The design is below (no white box around the crown), available in youth and adult sizes, and cost $15.  We'll be placing an order soon so hurry!!

And finally my favorite - Weekly Volunteering Call!!! -
Alright guys, I am visiting the Children's Miracle Network Hospital in Omaha this Friday, July 15.  I would still LOVE to be able to make my goal of 100 blankets. Thanks to a few generous donations, I currently have 60 ready to deliver. Remember, if you make a blanket, it counts as community service time or projects for resumes! Just take the time to tie a fleece blanket! If you would like to write a note to give with the blanket so the family knows who it is from, feel free! Families love to know who to thank when they receive such a heartfelt gift.

More later this week, bye :)

Cheer Camp

Soooo proud of the 2011-2012 North Platte Varsity Cheer squad for getting the spirit stick, evaluation with 4 & 5's, a blue ribbon, AND banana!!!! Also - Laura Cox was the camp "jump off" champ

Clean sweep for NPHS :)

So much in 2 days!

Thanks to my midight posting, I seem like a pretty eager blogger. :)

I visited the Lincoln Children's Museum yesterday to coordinate a service project with the kids that visit the museum.  And we set a date!  August 2, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm.  We will be supporting the Lincoln Backpack project which fills backpacks with school supplies for children who may need them.  It's greatly encouraged for kids to bring some sort of school supply or backpack to add to our collection.  We will also be making a HUGE art project to showcase all of the kids who helped donate to the cause. I'm so excited!
Here are some pictures!

  More details about the Lincoln Children's Museum Backpack Project to come soon!
Don't for get about the Children's Miracle Network visit on July 15th, we need blanketeers or donations! :)

Bye for now!

Donate to Children's Miracle Network!

I'm getting ready to compete in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant. As a contestant, I need your help to raise money for Children's Miracle Network and the Miss America's Outstanding Teen Scholarship Fund. Please help me reach my goal of $750.00 by clicking on the link below.

https://www.maoteen4kids.org/m.aspx?i=253761A66BFC79AA4&e=F91A759DAA

Also - I am planning a trip to visit the Omaha Children's Miracle Network on July 15th.  I would love to bring the kids 100 blanket, but our local supply isn't that big yet.  If you would like to make blankets, get a hold of me and I will be more than happy to supply you with materials.  Let me know!