Anne's Legacy

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For a number of patients at the Canberra Hospital, Anne’s legacy has provided comfort and support through the regular donation of hand made quilts.

To date, almost 2000 quilts have been made and distributed to those in need, each tailored to the needs of the patients. In Aged Care, square lap quilts are very popular, whilst bright colours and funky designs are adored in Paediatrics. Each quilt is a unique piece of art, handmade by one of many generous volunteers wanting to make a difference to patient comfort and wellbeing at the Canberra Hospital.  Anne’s Legacy also donates quilts to the Organ Donor Unit and the Neonatal Intensive care unit.

In 2006, Anne’s Legacy was founded by three passionate quilters Diane Cutting, Sandra Orszaczky and Lyn Bauer-Williams after losing their dear friend Anne Nelson to cancer.

“Anne was a beautiful woman...She was a passionate and avid quilter who just loved it.” Ms Orszaczky said. “Every time she went to hospital, she took one of her quilts and it gave her comfort and provided a talking point.”

Knowing the comfort that the quilts brought her on her trips to hospital, Anne always wanted to provide others in need with the same relief. Anne distributed all of her fabrics amongst her friends Diane, Sandra and Lyn so that they could carry on the art.

“As we were entrusted with all her fabrics and knowing of her dream we decided to take up the task of making quilts and donating them to the Canberra Hospital in her name.”

Since 2006, Anne’s Legacy has grown in more ways than one. What was originally a team of three; a group of dedicated volunteers now donate their time and supplies to the worthwhile cause.  Regular workshops are held throughout the year at Rosemont the Patchwork Shop.  This has allowed Anne’s Legacy to make larger and more frequent donations of quilts to patients, enabling them to keep up with popular demand.

“We have a team of wonderful volunteers and with this ongoing help we are confident this will enable us to continue our aim of sending a message of hope, encouragement and warmth to our community's children, as well as the elderly - and we know the patients and their families appreciate the kindness extended to them from their "unknown" friends.”

For more information about Anne’s Legacy and how you can become involved, visit their website http://anneslegacy.org/.

A huge thank you to Anne’s Legacy and all of the volunteers for their wonderful contributions to the patients of the Canberra Hospital.   

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