Kent Trumbull students make, donate blankets for cancer patients
Students studying different career paths at Kent State University at Trumbull joined forces and brought comfort to people in need.
It’s called “Making Hearts Warm,” a collaboration between the English Club and S.E.E.D.S (Students Exploring Enriching Disciple Studies) Club at the Trumbull branch in Warren.
The students supported local cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy treatments in the Mahoning Valley by providing them and their families with blankets.
How did the ‘Making Hearts Warm’ program happen?
The students collaborated with their advisors, Laurie Hines, Honors College coordinator and assistant professor of educational psychology & foundations, and Gary Ciuba, professor of English.
The students in the program donated 30 homemade blankets to Rock4Reason, a non-profit volunteer organization serving Mahoning and Trumbull county families in the midst of battling cancer and terminal illnesses.
“Students really ran with this and put together these blankets with tremendous care,” Hines said. “Our work was made much easier by JoAnn Fabrics in Boardman, who donated the materials for this worthwhile endeavor.”
Warren, Boardman families impacted
They made the blankets and gifted them to the organization’s co-founder Frank Lindsay this month, who expressed gratitude for the KSU students’ efforts.
“Every year, we donate 50 Care Bags to local Hope Centers in Warren and Boardman,” Lindsay said. “These blankets will be perfect for helping patients stay warm while undergoing treatment.”
Inspiring students at KSU Trumbull
President of the Honors Council at KSU Trumbull, Marissa LeMasters, shared the impact the project had on the group.
LeMasters, a double major in psychology and business, “enjoyed the enthusiasm shared by members of the student groups.”
“All of the students enjoyed working with and meeting one another throughout this project,” LeMasters said. “It’s a great way to take a brief break from studies and join forces to give back to people in need in our community.
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