Knitting4Peace Competitors

Welcome to the American Heart Association’s movement to change the future of health and be the progress that ensures longer, healthier lives for all. By driving breakthroughs in science, policy, and care – together -- we can overcome today’s biggest health challenges and transform lives every day. The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. We are advocates of good health and promoters of positive behaviors, nutritious eating habits and healthy lifestyles. We also fund cutting-edge research and professional education programs. We promise to have an extraordinary impact on your life by empowering you and your loved ones to save lives, live healthier and enjoy more peace of mind about cardiovascular health. Join our communities: Facebook: http://facebook.com/AmericanHeart X: http://x.com/American_Heart YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/American_Heart Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/americanheart Instagram: http://instagram.com/american_heart TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@americanheartassociation Heart News: http://twitter.com/heartnews ASA Facebook: http://facebook.com/AmericanStroke ASA X: https://X.com/American_Stroke Science News: https://x.com/AHAScience CPR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHACPR CPR X: https://x.com/heartCPR Go Red for Women Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goredforwomen Go Red for Women X: http://twitter.com/goredforwomen Advocacy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourethecure Advocacy X: https://x.com/AmHeartAdvocacy

Project Linus is comprised of hundreds of local chapters and thousands of volunteers across the United States. Each volunteer and local chapter all work together to help us achieve our mission which is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”

Project Knitwell helps people facing challenges by providing knitting instruction and shared community opportunities that promote wellness and resilience. Carol Caparosa founded Project Knitwell in 2010, following her experiences as the mom of a pediatric patient. She recognized the value that knitting played in maintaining her wellness during this stressful time. As a result, she learned of the research demonstrating the proven value of knitting as a therapeutic tool. Our staff of volunteers provides in-person and virtual instruction to support individuals in a variety of stressful circumstances including: -Medical -Educational -Military Service -Transitional Populations -Mental Health & Wellness