About Project Linus
Project Linus is a 100% volunteer organisation, whose aim is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children, who are seriously ill, traumatised or otherwise in need through the gifts of NEW, HOMEMADE, WASHABLE, blanket and afghans crafted by volunteer blanketeers.
Our organisation began in December 1995 by Karen Loucks -Baker in Parker, Colorado. On Christmas Eve, Karen read an article in Parade Magazine about a petite, downy haired little girl, by the name of Laura, who stated her security blanket had helped her get through intensive chemotherapy treatments. Having recently learned to crochet, Karen began supplying handmade security blankets to the Rocky Mountain Children’s Cancer Centre and Project Linus was born.
Project Linus was named after the adorable security blanket toting character from the Peanuts comic strip. Creator Charles Schulz was aware of our effort and was delighted to have Linus inspire blanket makers to help comfort children in need.
Find out more about Project Linus (Canberra Chapter) or other chapters world wide.
Or, for more information, check on our Frequently Asked Questions page or email Rebecca at projectlinus@actewagl.net.au.