Inspired by the December 17th release of Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters, Fox Home Entertainment donated supplies for blanket making parties to support Project Linus. Project Linus supplies blankets to children in need. I later learned that a friend’s daughter was a recipient of a Project Linus blanket. Her daughter was being transported from one hospital to another and being 2 years old she was very frightened. Her mom let me know that the blanket really made her daughter feel safe. She actually witnessed the power of Project Linus.
Personally, I have been working hard at giving back this season and I wanted to be involved. As a Fox Home Entertainment Insider I had an opportunity to have Fox send me kits for my own party. Due to the holidays and several snow storms, having a party was difficult. I recruited some friends to pick up kits and put together blankets at home. It was challenging. Folks became sick, some found the directions confusing, but we did it. Twenty blankets will be shipped out today from UPS to my local Project Linus chapter.
Here are the highlights from this program:
The moms that were involved took their time to work with their children during this project. They spent time together as a family as well as teaching their children that you are never too small to give back. The children involved truly enjoyed the fact that they were providing comfort for other kids.
Another mom involved with the project also donated more fabric, and spent time not only making blankets, but helping fix a few blankets that needed some extra help. She just kept saying, “Give me more. I got this.”
A few of our children also learned how to tie for the first time! They were proud of that accomplishment as well. Six families worked together in all and created 20 blankets!
All this inspired by Percy Jackson? Yes, Fox wanted to bring the fabled “Golden Fleece” to life. Inspired by the film, Fox has committed to donating up to 1,000 handmade blankets to Project Linus.
About Percy Jackson Sea of Monsters:
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters tells the story of the magical, mythical adventures of teenager Percy Jackson — son of the Greek god Poseidon. Percy and his demigod friends embark on an epic journey into the treacherous Sea of Monsters to recover the fabled Golden Fleece, which has the power to save his world.
* A special thanks to all the awesome families that helped making blankets and to Fox Home Entertainment for supplying us with the materials and to UPS for providing shipping.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
great job! My grandma has made those same blankets for my kids.
Virginia @thatbaldchick says
What a fun project for Fox to sponsor. The blankets are cute.
brett says
i hadn’t heard of this, but i’m quite intrigued. i think my 3rd grade brownies would love this project!
Trice says
How neat I have seen this blanket for sale and I didnt know how easy it is to make my own. Im going to try this out this year.
Shauna says
We just watched the movie last Friday for movie night and we all loved it… I am so impressed that they have inspired such fun in your blanket making party and all for a good deed? LOVE IT
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
I love this idea! We have make these blankets before and my boys loved them!
Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY says
Project Linus is amazing, the company I work for donates blankets to them a few times a year
Jennifer B says
This sounds like an amazing company! Those blankets are so beautiful!
Cynthia L says
My daughter and I have made blankets like this for Project Linus. This is a great project and it looks like everyone enjoyed being a part of it.
Amy Lynn Desrosiers says
Project Linus sounds like a wonderful program to help all families in need have nice warm blankets!
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
This is an absolutely wonderful idea for Fox Home Entertainment. What a great cause.
Diane @ Philzendia says
I hadn’t heard of this charity, but it sounds like an awesome way to give back. So cool that the whole family can get involved.
Janeane Davis says
This is a great product idea because it enables kids to help others and makes giving back a part of every day life.
Mommy2Jam says
I love this idea for kids! I have heard about this organization before and I love that you are doing this, this is something I would love to do with my boys. Thank you so much for sharing.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
We’ve made them but just for us. I love the idea of doing it for a cause!
Lisa says
This is just such a great idea.
Ronnie says
What an amazing venture. Fleece blankies have always made me feel warm and comfortable as well. I’m sure the kids appreciate it and kudos to you for participating and providing so many blankets!
katherine says
My mom used to love to make these blankets for us!
Debbie Denny says
What a wonderful project to participate in! Your family is awesome!
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Oh I always wanted to make those blankets. It looks like you all had fun!
Cheryl F. says
This is such a sweet project. Blankies even still give ME comfort 🙂