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Project Linus with Toni Marquette
Deb Spalding
Emmitsburg resident, Toni are distributed to the cancer centers, As a young person, Courtesy Photo
Marquette is a sarcoma cancer and upon completion of treatments, I didn’t understand
survivor. When in Baltimore going the children are able to take the the meaning of
through radiation treatments and blanket home. her donations, but
surgery at UMMC, she and her Toni has received many thank you it was instilled
husband Gary stayed at the Hope notes from both the children, and in us children to
Lodge located across the street personal thanks from the hospital give to St. Jude.
from the Ronald McDonald House. for each beautiful blanket received. As kids, we just
Toni observed children leaving the It is very fulfilling for her. Toni thought St. Jude
Ronald McDonald House going for said the notes from the kids are so was a statue that
their radiation or chemotherapy cute and heartwarming. “This is a my grandmother
treatments without any blankets commitment I’ve made to Project prayed to. We
covering their bodies. As anyone Linus to ‘pay it forward.’ I don’t didn’t know the
knows, who has undergone plan on stopping anytime soon.” meaning of St. Jude
treatments, you are always cold. A Toni has been crocheting blankets until becoming
program called Project Linus is part for Project Linus for eight years. adults. People are
of the American Cancer Society. She averages twelve blankets per so busy with their
They ask for volunteers who can year, depending on size, pattern, lives that we don’t
crochet, knit or quilt lap blankets and stitch. In between Project Linus have time to sit Toni Marquette is shown working on a blanket for Project Linus.
for various hospitals throughout the blankets, Toni crochets blankets for back and think about
Frederick and Howard County areas. neighbors and family. Even when she cancer until it hits. When cancer Memorial Hospital has several Project
When Toni completed her and her husband, Gary, travel, she hit my family, it was a ricocheting Linus volunteers as well.
treatment at UMMC, she wanted takes her project with her. effect. Beginning with me, my cousin Lori Frey is head of ACS in
to do something for the children at Toni said, “If you know anyone who is a breast cancer survivor, and this area. She hosts Relay for Life
UMMC cancer center, John’s Hopkins going through cancer, you have to her nephew, a testicular survivor. Events and Radio-thons throughout
and York Children’s Hospital. understand that they aren’t just We supported each other by phone, Frederick county. Lori and her
Toni contacted Marlene Kultz, the fighting for themselves, they are messages through email, and on staff of helpers are always there to
coordinator of Project Linus to fighting for their family and loved Facebook.” assist those going through cancer
inquire on how she could become part ones. The caregivers and family The Project Linus coordinators treatments, the caregivers, and
of this effort in crocheting blankets. members suffer right along with the have a list of the needs for blankets family and friends in any way. Go
She makes bright happy color person going through the journey.” in the different areas. Jeane Evans, to www.projectlinus.org or visit the
blankets for premies, young children, Toni said, “My grandmother gave out of Columbia, Maryland, is Toni’s American Cancer Society at www.
and pre-adult/teenagers. The blankets to St. Jude’s Hospital all of her life. local coordinator. However, Frederick cancer.org.
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Soaps • Candles • Jewelery
Stuffed Animals & Candies
Local Honey
Quilts & Afghans
Baby Gifts
Pottery
American Girl Doll Clothes
Home Decor Items
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Project Linus with Toni Marquette
Deb Spalding
Emmitsburg resident, Toni are distributed to the cancer centers, As a young person, Courtesy Photo
Marquette is a sarcoma cancer and upon completion of treatments, I didn’t understand
survivor. When in Baltimore going the children are able to take the the meaning of
through radiation treatments and blanket home. her donations, but
surgery at UMMC, she and her Toni has received many thank you it was instilled
husband Gary stayed at the Hope notes from both the children, and in us children to
Lodge located across the street personal thanks from the hospital give to St. Jude.
from the Ronald McDonald House. for each beautiful blanket received. As kids, we just
Toni observed children leaving the It is very fulfilling for her. Toni thought St. Jude
Ronald McDonald House going for said the notes from the kids are so was a statue that
their radiation or chemotherapy cute and heartwarming. “This is a my grandmother
treatments without any blankets commitment I’ve made to Project prayed to. We
covering their bodies. As anyone Linus to ‘pay it forward.’ I don’t didn’t know the
knows, who has undergone plan on stopping anytime soon.” meaning of St. Jude
treatments, you are always cold. A Toni has been crocheting blankets until becoming
program called Project Linus is part for Project Linus for eight years. adults. People are
of the American Cancer Society. She averages twelve blankets per so busy with their
They ask for volunteers who can year, depending on size, pattern, lives that we don’t
crochet, knit or quilt lap blankets and stitch. In between Project Linus have time to sit Toni Marquette is shown working on a blanket for Project Linus.
for various hospitals throughout the blankets, Toni crochets blankets for back and think about
Frederick and Howard County areas. neighbors and family. Even when she cancer until it hits. When cancer Memorial Hospital has several Project
When Toni completed her and her husband, Gary, travel, she hit my family, it was a ricocheting Linus volunteers as well.
treatment at UMMC, she wanted takes her project with her. effect. Beginning with me, my cousin Lori Frey is head of ACS in
to do something for the children at Toni said, “If you know anyone who is a breast cancer survivor, and this area. She hosts Relay for Life
UMMC cancer center, John’s Hopkins going through cancer, you have to her nephew, a testicular survivor. Events and Radio-thons throughout
and York Children’s Hospital. understand that they aren’t just We supported each other by phone, Frederick county. Lori and her
Toni contacted Marlene Kultz, the fighting for themselves, they are messages through email, and on staff of helpers are always there to
coordinator of Project Linus to fighting for their family and loved Facebook.” assist those going through cancer
inquire on how she could become part ones. The caregivers and family The Project Linus coordinators treatments, the caregivers, and
of this effort in crocheting blankets. members suffer right along with the have a list of the needs for blankets family and friends in any way. Go
She makes bright happy color person going through the journey.” in the different areas. Jeane Evans, to www.projectlinus.org or visit the
blankets for premies, young children, Toni said, “My grandmother gave out of Columbia, Maryland, is Toni’s American Cancer Society at www.
and pre-adult/teenagers. The blankets to St. Jude’s Hospital all of her life. local coordinator. However, Frederick cancer.org.
T he C aToCTin
Home Decor Workshop and
Consignment Craft Shop
Offering unique, handmade gifts from
more than 60 local artisans
Unique Gifts for Every Occasion
Soaps • Candles • Jewelery
Stuffed Animals & Candies
Local Honey
Quilts & Afghans
Baby Gifts
Pottery
American Girl Doll Clothes
Home Decor Items
140 FREDERICK RD., THURMONT, MD
2 FLR ABOVE 7-11 CONVENIENCE STORE
ND
Open Tuesday - Friday
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Sunday & Monday
240-344-087
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