Capes of Courage:
Spider Man was once told: “With great power comes great responsibility,” and for Second Saturday, that responsibility includes making capes for little heroes fighting a different kind of battle.
We may have “sampled” this quote from a 2014 news article, but Second Saturday is ready for the challenge! It’s not unusual for a child to dream about becoming a super-hero who saves the day! These little ones share one character trait with Superman or Wonder Woman: COURAGE! When children are sick and in the hospital, have disabilities, or are encountering physical or emotional challenges a Cape of Courage can go a long way in making a scary situation a little less so. These kids are the real super heroes of our world! Capes of Courage are designed to comfort and empower children during challenging times. They are distributed to hospitals, first responders, schools, and families.
Second Saturday’s Capes of Courage project is modeled after the Northampton United Methodist Church’s Kids Capes of Courage ministry that was started in 2013 by Debby Rowland. It’s estimated that nearly 3,000 capes are provided annually to children who need a little courage.
Second Saturday needs a super-hero. Are you that hero?
Donate your time! Join us on the Second Saturday of each month or cut patterns and sew from home!
Donate gift cards! Gift cards from JoAnn Fabric or Hobby Lobby are the most useful.
Donate Fabric and Notions! We need:
Juvenile Cotton Fabric (Boys and Girls) NO SMALLER than 1-1/3 YD Cut
Solid Flannel Fabric NO SMALLER than 1-1/3 YD Cut
Felt Squares of all colors
Sew-on Velcro, any color
Thread, any color, beige, or white
Disappearing Fabric Marking Pens or Pencils
Donate Money: Please make your checks out to Lancaster First United Methodist Church for Second Saturday.
For more information on this new project, please contact Gina Pressler or Judy Kraft.