(Lafayette, NJ) – Hangin’ By A Thread recently hosted a special event that brought together knitters and crocheters from throughout our area to support NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program, which provides handmade shawls and lap blankets to the families of deceased organ and tissue donors as a tangible expression of comfort and compassion.
“It was touching to see our community come together to create something so meaningful for families who have experienced the loss of a loved one. These shawls and blankets are symbols of love and comfort that connect us all,” said Amanda Langner Hurewitz, owner of Hangin’ By A Thread. “NJ Sharing Network holds a special place in my heart due to a personal connection – my husband will eventually need a heart transplant due to his noncompaction cardiomyopathy. This journey has deepened my appreciation for the incredible work NJ Sharing Network does in saving and enhancing lives and offering hope to families like mine.”
Kelly Bonventre, Assistant Director of Community Services, NJ Sharing Network, applauded the efforts of those who offered their time and talent to support the Wrapped in Love program. “We are grateful to Amanda and the wonderful volunteers for their dedication and support. Their compassionate efforts will provide some much-needed comfort to donor families during difficult times. It is inspiring to witness the community’s outpouring of love and support of our lifesaving mission,” said Bonventre.
Hangin’ By A Thread (located at The Shoppes At Lafayette, 75 NJ-15, Lafayette, NJ) will also serve as a drop-off location for future Wrapped in Love contributions, providing a continued opportunity for the community to support NJ Sharing Network and its efforts to care for the families of organ and tissue donors. For more information about NJ Sharing Network’s Wrapped in Love program, visit www.NJSharingNetwork.org/wrapped-in-love/.
PHOTO CAPTION #1: Amanda Langner Hurewitz, owner of Hangin’ By A Thread (Photo Credit – Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
PHOTO CAPTION #2: Participants at Hangin’ By A Thread’s Wrapped in Love event proudly show off some of their handmade shawls and lap blankets (Photo Credit – Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)
Messages from Donor Families
NJ Sharing Network received the following messages from local families of deceased organ donors who received Wrapped in Love shawls and blankets:
- “I cannot thank you enough for this beautiful blanket that was made with love. I lost my son who became an organ donor, and NJ Sharing Network was so kind to me. I am a different person now. My heart is broken, but I try to continue one day at a time because this is what my son would have wanted me to do. I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness and thinking of me.”
- “I wish there were more kind and thoughtful people out in the world like you. I will wear this beautiful shawl like if it was a big hug.”