EP72: Ideas to Gain Volunteers and Sponsors In Your Community
In this segment from a recent Binky Patrol meeting, Area Coordinators who participated in the MrBallen Bink-a-Thon event share strategies for volunteer recruitment. Caitlin Peterson-Woolard discusses challenges with community outreach, while experienced coordinators Susan Finch, Terrie Madruga, Kathy Taylor, and Jeanne Malgioglio offer proven solutions including: Leveraging church bulletins and service organizations [read the story]
Fleece Binkies the Binky Patrol way – at least in Oregon
Quick tips on how we make the no-sew fleece blankets. This saves time and keeps your binkies from being ugly. The key is consistent fringe widths and depths, AND cutting off the ugly selvage on BOTH sides before anything.
Crochet Patterns and Knitting Pattern Resources from Brooke Tap
Brooke's mom sent me an email sharing an article her daughter Brooke found to share with us. Then, I checked out the links! WOW! It's a genuinely GREAT list of patterns. I appreciate the thoughtful resources Brooke found to share with you and I wanted you to have a huge variety on [read the story]
EP71: Nationwide Bink-A-Thon 2024: Stories from the Front Lines
In this first episode of our special two-part series, we're taking you inside our nationwide Bink-A-Thon debrief meeting, where chapter coordinators share their heartwarming stories from this year's MrBallen Foundation event. From Meridian, Idaho to Connecticut, from Southern California to Virginia, our volunteers united in their mission to create comfort one blanket [read the story]
EP70: Microsoft Stitching Together Corporate Giving and Community Care Guest: Keri Banghart
In this episode, we're joined by Keri Banghart from Microsoft's Corporate, External and Legal Affairs team in Seattle. Keri recently organized a blanket-making event for her team as part of Microsoft's annual giving campaign. We'll discuss how they set up the event, its impact on local and remote team members, and the [read the story]
EP69: Mr. Karl Update – Fleece EVERYWHERE!
We had talked about the man who lost his wife in the Temecula area. It was a funny tale about golfing, hobbies, and fabric. But it has turned into a beautiful relationship and legacy. Temecula Area Coordinator, Kimberly Legg joins Susan to give an update about their chapter's newest volunteer and patron, [read the story]

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