EP68: Three Ways to Change Many Lives
Today is a short episode requesting you consider these requests: Consider starting a local chapter - 2 - 100 people! Great way to build community and make friends. (info here) Make binkies, aka blankets. We can send you the labels. (info here) Host a Bink-A-Thon at your company or in your community - we'll give
From Hospital Blankets to Tie Dyed Pieces of Art!
A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me about these women who took hospital blankets, made them 50 x 60, and finished the edges. He asked if I wanted the 100 blankets. I said yes. I had an idea—tie dye! I sorted through the bags and set aside the ones with
EP67: Happy Pucks, Going Dark, and Growth Guest: Russ Cassavah Little Bricks Charity
Today we're catching up with Russ Cassavah, founder and president of Little Bricks Charity. It's been over a year since we last spoke with Russ, and the changes in his organization are remarkable. In this episode, Russ shares how Little Bricks Charity has transformed its approach to helping hospitalized children. We'll hear
EP66: Community Service Tied Blankets – Let’s do better!
In this episode, Binky Patrol founder Susan Finch delivers a candid and passionate message about the importance of quality in our mission to comfort children through handmade blankets. Susan's 'tough love' approach tackles a growing concern: the influx of hastily-made fleece blankets that don't quite meet the mark. Get ready for a
Camp Kesem – Yale and UCONN
Sometimes even the littlest caregivers need to have the chance to be children. That is where this amazing national nonprofit, Kesem, helps. You will find Kesem on college campuses, and the student volunteers provide support and fun activities for children impacted by a parent's cancer diagnosis. Each summer, many of the chapters
From Iraq to the US – Building Community in California
My name is Carman and I have a few questions about volunteering with binky. I am currently in Iraq serving with the Army, and we have been given the opportunity to earn a volunteer service badge. As I am sure you can imagine there is not much community service that can be
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