Organ, eye and tissue donors are HEROES! Central Florida’s Organ Procurement Organization, OurLegacy, is looking for caring community members to join us in knitting hope blankets for grieving families.
These keepsake three-foot by three-foot works of art honor Central Florida Organ Donor Heroes for giving the most precious gift, the Gift of Life through organ and tissue donation. Blankets are then ceremonially presented to grieving families as a precious gift in honor of their Hero.
Knitted and crochet blankets are accepted in any color. Your blanket art will be tagged with love so a family knows their caring community joined them in honoring their Hero. Donations of yarn are warmly welcomed to supply knitting volunteers across Central Florida. Lion Brand Homespun Yarn is preferred, but all donations will be accepted.
Together, we’re caring for families, honoring Organ Donor Heroes and saving lives.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
Monday - Friday 9AM-4PM OurLegacy - Family Care | 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 400 Maitland, Florida 34751
Humble Hands | First Baptist Orlando 3000 South John Young Parkway Orlando, Florida 32805
MAILING ADDRESS
OurLegacy - Family Care | 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 400 Maitland, Florida 34751
FAQ’s
Q: Who is OurLegacy?
A: OurLegacy is the federally designated organ procurement organization for 10-counties across east-Central Florida. Together with our community, OurLegacy cares for families, honors donors and saves lives through organ and tissue donation.
Q: WHAT ARE THE Preferred DIMENSIONS and colors of donated blankets?
A: We have found three-feet by three-feet knitted or crocheted blankets to be the perfect size keepsake for families experiencing donation. There are no requirements on color or type of yarn utilized. Variety of color and style are welcomed and celebrated. As our care team learns more about a Hero and family, a variety of options allows them to select the perfect blanket to honor a particular Donor Hero. The blankets are then gifted to the grieving family and are forever treasured.
Q: Where can I drop off my blankets?
A: Drop off anytime Monday - Friday 9AM-4PM at OurLegacy 601 South Lake Destiny Road, Suite 400 Maitland, Florida 34751
Q: IF I CANNOT DROP OFF MY BLANKET DONATION CAN IT BE PICKED UP?
A: Please call or email OurLegacy to see about potential pick up services. Phone: (407) 543-4115 Email: familycare@ourlegacyfl.org
Q: How will my donated blanket be utilized?
A: These keepsake blankets are laid over a Hero at the hospital to honor them before giving the most precious gift, the Gift of Life through organ and tissue donation. Blankets are then ceremonially presented to families as a precious gift. Each blanket is tagged with love, “MADE WITH CARE BY OUR COMMUNITY.”
Q: IS THERE YARN STOCK AVAILABLE TO VOLUTNEERS?
A: OurLegacy may periodically have a limited stock of yarn available to volunteers. Reach out to the Family Care Specialist to inquire. Yarn donation are warmly welcomed. Lion Brand Homespun Yarn is preferred, but all donations will be accepted.
Q: IF I CANNOT DROP OFF MY BLANKET DONATION CAN IT BE PICKED UP?
A: Please call or email OurLegacy to see about potential pick up services. Phone: (407) 543-4115 Email: familycare@ourlegacyfl.org
Q: I wouLD like to learn about more ways to serve the Ourlegacy mission
A: Reach out to Judy Le to learn more about volunteering at OurLegacy by email at judy.le@ourlegacyfl.org
CONTACT
Andrea Canales Family Care Specialist
Phone: (407) 543-4115 Email: familycare@ourlegacyfl.org
