LUSC Friendship Quilters Supported by ClubGRANTS Program

50 Years of Stitching Comfort and Community

For more than 50 years, the LUSC Friendship Quilters have been doing something truly special – bringing women together through creativity while making a tangible difference in the lives of those facing some of life’s most difficult moments.

Thanks to funding through the Laurieton United Services Club Category 1 ClubGRANTS Program, the Friendship Quilters will continue their incredible work this year with two meaningful projects. The group will produce up to 100 mastectomy pillows for women undergoing breast cancer treatment through Port Macquarie Hospital, and 30 handmade quilts to be donated to families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Forster.

The ClubGRANTS funding will assist the group in purchasing essential materials including wadding, fabric and other supplies needed to bring these handmade items to life.

A Legacy of Giving That Spans Decades

Established in the 1970s, the LUSC Friendship Quilters have quietly and consistently given back to the community through their craft. Over the decades, the group has donated quilts, mastectomy pillows and handmade clothing to local hospitals, Meals on Wheels, people experiencing homelessness and many other community organisations.

With 39 dedicated volunteers involved, this year’s project is expected to directly benefit around 130 local residents – ensuring those facing difficult circumstances receive a handmade reminder that their community cares.

Laurieton United Services Club is proud to support the Friendship Quilters through its Category 1 ClubGRANTS Program, helping this remarkable group continue making a meaningful difference, one stitch at a time.

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