Project Ridgecrest

Wow it’s been awhile since I sat down and updated this blog! So sorry about that but Crafting and Swapping have been so much fun that I seem to have forgotten my blog duties!

I would like to introduce what I am calling “Project Ridgecrest” and I am asking for help.

How it starts: My mom is a resident of Ridgecrest Nuring and Rehab in DeLand, Florida. I see my mom daily as the facility is 5 min. from my home. Over the past year I have noticed some residents that have no family come visit or take care of their personal needs. I came up with an idea to try and make sure every resident at the facility get a Christmas Gift. I have enlisted the help of 2 of my co-workers and the plan has now been set in motion.

The Plan: I contacted the facility as received permission to try and collect 100 Christmas Gifts for the needest. I did not receive any personal info. The facility also has an Employee Christmas Program where the employees adopt a Senior for Christmas. They thought that if I could collect 100 gifts, that would be great.

What’s Needed: I am officially putting this out in CyberWorld to ask for donations for “Project Ridgecrest”. Since I have no personal info regarding residents, the gifts should be generic. Examples are: Personal Hygiene Products, blankets, socks, slippers, candy, decorations for their rooms, puzzles, books, sweaters, Music CD’s, games, Arts and Craft Supplies, etc. A handcrafted item would be awesome!!

My Personal Message: I know this may be alot to ask especially since you do not know me personally. All I can tell you is this..I am quite serious about this project. I see these people everyday and I see how they yearn for visits, have next to nothing and the staff are their only contact. I want to give something back. The elderly are so interesting. I have heard stories of the War, being overseas, how they used to go dance to the Big Band Sounds, where they lived, about their lives. It touches me so deep. So…..if you would like to contribute to this project please email me at: peddlintreasures@yahoo.com. I will send you my mailing address. If you would like to wrap your gift, that would be great. I did plan to wrap everything up so if it’s pre-wrapped, that would be a big help. I would like to have as much as I can get collected by December 16th, 2006. We plan to make a BIG entrance before Christmas to deliver everything and take pics. I will then post the pics of the big day here on my blog.

Thanks so much! I appreciate everyone’s consideration and deeply appreciate your kindness!

Donna