I don't know of anyone who knits or crochets that doesn't love to make gifts for those they care about. Well Jennifer Aquino and Julie Abdallah have taken that idea to the big leagues by starting the "Hat Box Foundation."

This organization began when a friend asked Jennifer if she could knit a hat for a child undergoing cancer treatment. The gift was received so well and the response so wonderful that Jennifer's sister Julie decided one hat just wasn't enough. The Hat Box Foundation is currently active in 34 states, but has a goal to reach all 50 before the end of this year.

I have made hats for many I know and care about who are undergoing chemo as well as for those I don't know by donating them to a local cancer center where a few friends work. Many know that October is breast cancer awareness month. Well, this is a perfect time for those of us who stitch to make a commitment to do some "social stitching" as I like to call it and pay it forward by making and donating items for those who need it most. I promise to make some hats and send them to the Hat Box Foundation. I hope you will consider making and sending some as well.

The Hat Box Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. You can find out more by going to: http://www.hatboxfoundation.org/.