"Thank you for the beautiful caps created by Halos of Hope volunteers.  We appreciate your thoughtfulness, and our patients thank you for your generosity." Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Team - Advocate Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn

As always it is an absolute JOY to open the boxes of hats you send!!  We just love the colors and different designs - what talented crafters you all are.  Our hat tree remains very active. With morning temps in the lower 20’s the need is even greater.

Thank you so much for thinking of us.

Susie Wrentmore, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society WA/AK Chapter

"It really means a lot to the newly diagnosed cancer patient to know that they are not alone with their journey and that people really do care.  I thank you from the bottom of my heart."

"One of my mantras these last few months has been "I am braver than I think I am."  It is caring gestures from friends, family, and now your organization that help me to realize, I can indeed get through whatever the future holds for me."  Linda

"Our clinic received the beautiful knitted caps and few weeks ago, and our patients thoroughly enjoy them."

"Thank you for the donation of caps on behalf of the staff here in Radiation Oncology at Cleveland Clinic.  They are very beautiful and obviously crafted with care.  Our patients will definitely appreciate the caps and 'the embrace' that comes with them."  Mona King, RN, Radiation Oncology, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland

"Your organization is now on my list of angels and will be remembered in my thoughts and prayers.  With tremendous appreciation for my new hat."

"Just a note to thank your group for the lovely chemo caps.  I have made many quilts-for-the-cure raffles and many blankets for preemies.  I know the importance to a simple thank you"  Mary

"I saw your information in my newest crochet magazine and was so impressed by what you are doing.  Thank you for letting me be a part of this.  Always makes you feel good to do something for someone else."  Diane

"You are awesome!  The hats you made are perfect for the children here at St. Jude.  They find them very comforting and even make them feel more at ease after they lose their hair to chemotherapy.  The colors make it fun for the kids to choose one of their very won.  Losing their hair to chemotherapy is very difficult, but the hats you have so lovingly made, help St. Jude kids feel more confient and warm during this tough time."  Shelly Lee, Midwest Affliate, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Peoria

"I read on your website that you are looking for hats for children.  Please send these to kids who need a little reminder that someone is praying for them."  Shirley

"Thank you so much for the nice prize package that I won from the drawing on Mary Beth Temple's Getting Loopy Podcast.  The book, yarn, and project bag will get a lot of use.  I've been making caps for servarl years in honor of my Mother. The patterns in the book will teach me some new skills.  I found that the Children's Hospital here in Seattle is one on your list."  Sally

"On behalf of the staff and patients of Cancer Treatment Centers in Tulsa, I thank you for the donation of hats and turbans.  As you know, warmth is important to our patients and hats like these are much in demand."  Susan, CTCA, Tulsa

"The hats arrived yesterday on what couldn't have been a more perfect day.  With the cooler weather and the rain, I was chilly the whole day.  These glorious knit hats arrived!  I put one right one and immediately felt cozy."

"How nice of you to think of our cancer patients.  It was very thoughtful of you.  Your donation of the wonderful caps is much appreciated."  Sandy, CTCA, Zion

"We have a bag of your lovely hats.  Thank you so very much for these wonderful gifts of hugs and love.  The patients who face losing their hair are so uplifted when I bring a bag of your hats in.  Their faces light up and it makes the whole treatment day so much nicer."  JoAnn Eriksson, Glenbrook-Kellogg Cancer Center, Glenview

"I am very fond of my chemo caps.  Each time I put them on, I think about how someone took the time and care to make them."

Susan

"I am writing to thank you for the box of chemo caps.  After I received the box, I was able to give 2 caps away to a young mother of two here for chemo.  She loved them, said she has some scarves, and baseball caps are 'not her', so she was looking for a scarf alternative.  Although she is not excited about losing her hair, she IS excited about having the hats!"  Bridget Hanson, University of Chicago Medical Center

"I chose a cap while I was getting an infusion yesterday, beautifully made and just right for me."  Elinor

"Luv your name.  Thank you so much for your generosity.  We are thinking spring; however our little people still need their hats on to stay warm.  Thanks to you, they can have new Easter bonnets!!  May you all be blessed for your thoughtfulness."  Advocate Lutheran General Children's Hospital, NCIU, Park Ridge

"I have breast cancer and received one of your hats.  It is a soft black and white knit with some black fringe strands that our family laughs and says it's my hair returning!  It is my favorite hat and I wear it every evening to keep my head warm.  I am reminded of your kindness every time I wear it."

"My friend, Kathy, would like to thank you for the cap you made.  Kathy said that it kept her head warm, but because it was a lacy pattern, not too warm.  Thank you again!"  Ellen

"Hospital days are often long and may at times be somewhat scary.  The Child Life staff helps infants, young children, teens and entire families by providing activities to assist in coping with a health care experience.  Your gift was used to help us brighten the day for children and families."  Children's Hospital of Wisconsin

"I want to thank you for all of the generous 'halos' that have been freely dispensed to our patients.  The head coverings help them psychologically and socially as well."

"I've just unpacked the hats you sent and am teary-eyed.  They are beautiful, but more than anything the love and prayers that went into crafting them just radiates.  I know each of them will touch a weary, frightened heart and bring smiles and hope.  Please pass along my thanks.  Each of you is a blessing beyond measure."

Virginia Gill, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Anchorage, AK

• "I want to thank you for the lovely hats Bridget was able to acquire for me here at the University of Chicago. They are all so nice. It really cheered me on my first day without hair. She was even able to find  me this adorable one in Kelly Green after I educated her on Kelly green!  Thank you so much"  Cathy

"Great job on your hats and caps. Thanks and keep up the great work"  Mardell

"Thanks so much for the crocheted hats that you sent to our patients. They are really bright and colorful and I know our patients will love them!"  Susan, Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, Columbia, SC

Thank you so much for your kindness.  I hope it is repaid 1,000 times over."

Just wanted to say "thank you" for the hat I received today. I was very moved, sitting in a support group in Dallas, Texas, to be given a beautiful purple hat knitted by Arlene Greaves in Brooklyn, N. Y., a member of the New York City Crochet Guild.
Thank you and your organization for what you do. I  can't tell you how much it means to have this kind of support from strangers. Muchas gracias -- as many of us say in Texas!!!

Thank you very much for keeping our kids' heads warm.

Sally, Pediatric Oncology  Doernbecher Childrens Hospital, Oregon

"I just returned from vacation and found a box of lovely hats. Please thank your volunteers. Our Radiation Oncology patients at Methodist Hospitals in Gary and Merrillville have really enjoyed the hats in the past. I am sure the patients will love these hats. Thanks again."

Thank you so much for the hats we received. I have already given out several. Our patients love the thought that someone took the time to make something from the heart for them. As a staff member I want to tell you that every cap has a special story with the patient that gets them. May God bless and keep you all. Once again thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sharon Mitchell

Cancer Center of Southwest Oklahoma

"The hats arrived just in time for our first snowfall!  We were tickled to find so many hats in 'guy' colors.  They are hard to come by!.  They will all find good homes.  Your hats mean the world to us."

"On behalf of the Nellie B. Connally Breast Center at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, we want to thank you for the generous donation of knitted caps.  We are distributing them to the patients who we’ve identified as most interested, needing one.  They are a beautiful pieces of work and have certainly brought smiles to the recipients.  Thank you again for thinking of our organization." Susan Ferguson, Clinical Administative Director, MDA, Houston

"Thanks for the comfy caps.  They were given to my niece last week and she loves them."

"My Mom, Bernadette, was a patient at Northwest Hematology & Oncology in Rolling Meadows, IL.  Her hats came in perfect when the weather changed.  My Mom passed away, but I know that these hats were made by Rosemary, with love, and we were lucky to have many people love her in whatever way it was expressed.  So, to Rosemary, and everyone else who has done this to make a patient as comfortable as they can be when going through this ordeal, God Bless you and your families." Mary Schmack, RN

"The gift of handmade hats made by our volunteers put a big smile on our children's faces!"  Paula Lienberger Jaudes, M.D. President & CEO, La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago

"I just wanted to thank you for your kindness in making a hat for me.  I picked  a very pretty multi-colored knit cap out when I was at the oncologist's office for my first rounds of chemo two weeks ago."  Nancy

"I would like to express our thanks for the beautiful caps tha you provide.  Our patients are truly grateful and appreciative of your kindness. You are like angels."  Dr. Kinnealey and Lambiase offices, Evanston

" I just want to say thank you for the box of knitted & crocheted hats.  Our patients have such a great time choosing one to wear out of the clinic.  My patients think it is just wonderful that the hats come from all over the states. I had one sweet little lady, pointing to the tag, she said, "this lady made this hat special for me?"  I said yes ma'am, she sure did.  It brought tears to her eyes.  If you have not witnessed a patient getting to choose a hat, it is a wonderful experience.  You have no idea how something so small, can bring such great joy to these patients.  If these hats could only cure their cancer, what a wonderful world it would be. Please tell all of your volunteers that I said thank you."  Christy Troxell, Center for Cancer Care, Alabama

"Thank you so much for the package of caps that were recently delivered.  I will have ample opportunity to distribute them to the cancer patients that we serve.  A special thanks to the Kizlatis family for sponsoring the hats."  Sandy Norton, Manager Outpatient Oncology, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn

I want to thank you so very much for the beautiful hats you sent to our Women's Imaging Center.  We are working to open a new resource room the end of the month.  We are partnering with the American Cancer society to provide bras/prosthesis, wigs, and hats to cancer patients.  These hats are such a blessing.  I have nearly given away all of the last box you sent and every patient loved them!!!

Thank you so much.  You are such a blessing to so many patients that I know will truly appreciate these beautiful hats.  

Sheri Sturgeon, RN, BSN - St. Mary's Regional Medical Center, Enid, OK

"Thank you so much for providing such a great service.  I love my blue hat and wear it especially at night.  It's cute, too."

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE BOX OF HATS WE RECEIVED TODAY. THEY ARE FABULOUS! WE LOVE THEM! OUR CHILDREN LOVE THE COLORS AND THE DIFFERENT STYLES. THANK YOU FOR THINKING OF US!

Rose, Lehigh Valley Health Network

"I want to thank you for the great job you've done.  My Mom has breast cancer and she is taking chemotherapy.  The center offered hats for her and she was really happy.  They told me about you.  I really wanted to thank you because you made a smile on my Mom's face.  Thank you so much for the great work you're doing for everyone."  Camilla

"On behalf of our children waging their courageous battles against pediatric cancer, we would like to thank you for your donation of caps for our families.  Thank you for providing the hope for these brave children to have 'many more tomorrows.'"  Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation

"It brings tears to my eyes, just in knowing other women are out there who are actually making a difference in someone's life, like mine!  I was so excited; I actually felt like a little girl in a candy store.  Who would ever think of how exciting it is to get such custom made hats."  Barbie

"I want to thank Barbara for being so kind.  My chemo caps come in very handy."

Cindy

"I just wanted to thank you so much for the wonderful donation of caps.  They have been so well received by our patients and we cannot thank you enough for providing 'an embrace along the way.'"  Annie Hillegas, Backus Children's Hospital, Savannah

"Thank you so much for the beautiful hats.  Our patients enjoyed the wide variety of hats and really liked selecting their own hat from the many that were delivered to our clinic.  The volunteers did a wonderful job at making the pretty hats.  Thank you for thinking of our clinic, our patients can get much use of these hats."  Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma

"My cap - I wear it EVERY DAY.  It is the most comfortable thing!  That fact that's it's crocheted is perfect, because it allows for breathe-ability.  It fits perfect and is SO soft!"  Carol

"Thank you for your donation caps at my oncologist's office.  I enjoy all of the caps you and your volunteers donate.  I need them for work.  They are a great help."

"I recently attended a Look Good, Feel Better seminar sponsored by the American Cancer Society where I was given a beautiful yellow hat.  It is so soft and beautifully made!  Thank you for volunteering to make hats for cancer patients like myself."  Jodee

"I love my green hat!"  Rachel

Thank you very much for the recent donation of handmade hats. Your generosity is greatly appreciated by our staff, families, and most of all - the kids! Children's Hospital, Albany, NY

"Thank you for the adorable hand-made hats we recently received.  Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness, it is very much appreciates."

Lisa, Yale University School of Medicine, Department of Pedatrics Hematology/Oncology, New Haven

"Thank you so much for my lovely hat.  My poort bald head gets cold so this is just the thing to keep it warm in the months ahead!"

"That hats are all so beautiful and I love the fact that they are hand made.  I am not a wig-wearing kinda gal, so I truly love the hats and all the varieties and colors to pick from."

"I would like to say think you for the wonderful, creative, and pretty chemo hats that you sent to me for my breast cancer patients.  They are so nice and our patients have loved them.  Thank you again for this very kind donation of time and love."  Mary Sue Fidale, Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington

"Please tell your volunteers how important these hats are to our patients. They love to have variety and every hat brings a big smile when they get to pick one out. Thank you so much"  Chris, Illinois Cancer Specialists

"Many thanks to your organization for your donation of knitted caps.  We treat more than 600 children with cancer at any given time.  Volunteers and donations of all types help to make their experience in this journey better."  Cristy Ecton, Children's Medical Center, Dallas

"To all of you wonderful women, I thank you.  I love my hat.  It is warm and doesn't itch!  God bless all of you!"  Rita

"I am a chemo patient at Northwestern Hopsital in Chicago.  I chose your hat because I am a younger patient, and I love the FUN yarn hat.  Thanks so much.  It lifted my spirits to receive something that was made with love."  Dawn

I was just putting out some of the lovely knitted and crocheted hats made by your volunteers and sent to us and wanted to be sure I had thanked you for sharing with our clinic!

Patty Berke, Oncology Clinic of Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma WA.

"After visiting the American Cancer Society, I want to extend my thanks to all who design and make hats for people who have lost their hair during chemotherapy.  Your kindness and generosity is greaty appreciated and will always be remembered.  Thanks for all you do."  Kay

"As a cancer patient receiving chemotherapy, I am a recipient of one of your beautiful caps that has been made by a caring volunteer. I wish to thank the volunteers and the generous supporters of Halos of Hope who make the caps as an act of love. God bless all of you."  Mary Alice

"Thank you so much for the time and care you put into making hats for our clients.  These hats will warm many heads and hearts during this winter season.  We appreciate you!"  The Cancer Supportive Services Staff - Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation, Nashville

"We would like to thank you for the beautiful handmade hats for our children undergoing treatment for cancer.  The beautiful gifts have made a difference in their lives by proviing warmth, as well as helping them to feel less self-conscious when they lose their hair."  Mina Baker, Area Manager, Division of Hematology/Oncology  Nemours Children's Clinic, Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children

"Thank you so much for the beautiful caps you sent to us!  The patients love them.  We truly appreciate your generosity and dedication to helping cancer patients."  American Cancer Society - Lake County Regional Office, Lincolnshire, IL

"I would like to thank you for your kind work in knitting caps for our pediatric patients with cancer at Children's Memorial Hospital.  You don't know how much they appreciate your hard work.  Also the staff, nurses and the families want to thank you through my e-mail.  Keep up the good work; it has certainly not gone without recognition and thanks." Dr. Morris Kletzel, Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago

"Thank you for the beautiful hats.  They are so colorful.  I truly appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness."  Patty

"I will always keep the hat that Geraldine made and know that she and others in your organization have been so thoughtful and kind, when these acts of kindness are most appreciated.  Thank you for lifting my spirits and 'embracing me' along my journey, and touching my heart."  Linda

We appreciate your dedication to making those around you smile." Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada - HendersonWe have added them to our hat tree which was looking a little bare due to some colder weather the last couple of weeks."What a wonderful surprise!  We can’t thank you enough for the delivery of hats.

"The cancer patients at Las Colinas Cancer Center (in Irving Texas) really loved the beautiful "halos' you sent them this past week.  One gentleman was in yesterday for his very first treatment.  As expected, he was extremely anxious.  When I placed the "bumble bee" colored cap on his head he began to dance around like "Rockie".  Your generous gifts really touch their hearts, and mine too."  Diane Case

We do appreciate this wonderful donation to assist our patients. The hats are so lovely and will be such a blessing for our Cancer Resource Center.

Kristy, Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center, Houma, LA

"THANK YOU!
Feeling cool during chemo, I picked out one of your hats to be more comfortable. My hair loss was just getting to its peak and I hadn't switched to wigs yet.  It really made my day. I found I had a matching sweater and earrings and "dressed up" the next day. The kindness of strangers amazes me. I don't feel like there are any strangers any more when I see wonderful people like you caring for others and helping them through the unpleasant moments to feel the hugs."  Bonnie

"Thank you for your time, effort, and resources that you have invested in making hats for the kids.  Cancer is very devastating, and the loss of their hair is just a small part of it, when you consider the daily battles they face.  But to a kid it is everything.  It is the one thing that really distinguishes them as being 'sick'.  St Jude is so thanksful for all that you have done to make this part of their life a little easier to handle.  Thank you for caring"  St Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis

"I received the caps yesterday! Thank you so much! They are absolutely adorable and of course she wears them well! My father in law was over when I opened the package and each one I put on her he said, "that's my favorite!" It was too cute. Thank you so much I truly appreciate your generosity!"  Heather

On behalf of the staff, children and families at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children Cancer Center we would like to thank you for donating the beautiful knitted hats.  Your generosity is sure to bring smiles, warmth and happiness to the children who will benefit so much from your donation of cozy winter hats.  Your donation will help aid in our goal to provide children and their families with a healing and comforting environment.

Thank you again for your thoughtful donation to the children who are receiving treatment at the Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Clinic.  

Heather E. Peach, MS, CCLS and Caroline H. Armington, MS, CCLS

"Unexpectedly a box of your hats arrived in our office. Thank you so much. the kids love them!"

Linda Granowetter, M.D.
Chief, Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Director, Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children's Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders

"I wanted to express our appreciation for the recent generous donation of caps for our cancer patients.  The work was beautifully done and I am sure our patients will enjoy wearing them.  Please convey our gratitude to the volunteers who worked so hard!  Special thanks to McDowell, Rice, Smith and Buchanan."  Kathy Hulen, RN, Kansas City Cancer Center - North

"I cannot thank your organization enough for providing hats to Aurora Cancer in Kenosha. My mother was diagnosed with cancer and your donated hats have been so wonderful-for both day and night. The soft one she has to sleep in has been so nice for her. The daytime hat is adorable!
Thank you!" Lori

"My Mom LOVES her hats.  She was so excited to get them. Thanks again so much!"  Trish

"Thank you and the Halos of Hope organization for your generous donations of cap comforts.  Our patients appreciate the support and warmth, they have been blessed with."  Sandi Stevens, American Cancer Society, Corpus Christi

"I am a cancer patient at Northwest Oncology and Hematology in Rolling Meadows.  I just picked out a cap for my bald head that you made.  Thank you very much, I like it a lot."  Joan

"I just wanted to let you know that the chemo caps have been a great asset to our patient.  The patients love them, and how soft they are and warm.  Thank you all for your time and consideration."  Sue Kilburn, Yolanda G. Barco Oncology Institute, Meadville

"I just received a box of hats..thank you.  The patients in the Radiation Therapy department will enjoy them.  Please thank your volunteers."  Eileen, Methodist Hospital, Merrillville

"Thank you for all you do for patients.  I have given hats to our Pediatric Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant and Adult Oncology units at UIC.  We have seen smiles on faces that are just priceless."  Kay, University of Illinois, Chicago

"On behalf of our patients, thank you for the box of lovely hats we received this week.  They're so well crated and offer great color choices, that anyone donning one of your 'chapeaus' should feel like a fashionista.  We appreciate your generosity"

Barbara, Bristol Hospital Oncology Services, Bristol

"I just wanted to take the time to thank you for my beautiful hat from hospital transplant unit. It feels so light and comfy on my head and is also very beautiful. Thank you for your kindness. It made my day!"  Lois

"Thank you!  Your generous donation has brought a smile to a child's face.  On behalf of the children at the Janet Weis Children's Hospital, thank you!"  The Child Life Team - Geisinger Medical Center, Janet Weis Children's Hospital, Danville, PA

"Our staff here in Pediatric Hematology/Oncolgy at New York Medical College/Maria Fareri Children's Hospital @ Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY, would like to thank you and your wonderful group for the donation of hats for our patients. With winter on its way, your gift is very timely. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. It is greatly appreciated."   Rose Bartone, LCSW-R, Pedicatric Hematology/Oncology Social Worker.

"Thank you so much for the hats you knit and crochet for our pediatric cancer patients.  The families and the staff really appreciate them."  Regian, Lutheran General Children's Hospital, Park Ridge

"As a child is facing treatment, visiting the clinic, or admitted into the hospital, it is our desire to find ways to make them as comfortable as possible.  As each member of our team works to support that patient and his/her family, it is our hope to be able to offer thoughtful expressions such as a special hat especially for them.  Unique hats are such a wonderful way to show the patients how much they are thought of and cared for by others.  Thank you for your ongoing endeavor to create these wonderful knit caps.  To see the smile they can bring to a patient's face greatly impacts the families, as well as the staff here at the hospital."

"This is such a great service and I didn't even have to go shopping to go to any trouble to find such a nice soft head warmer.  Thank you so much."  Ann

"This is to express our gratitude and thankfulness for receiving chemo caps for our Oncology patients."  Dr. Lisa Giordano, Department of Pediatric Oncology, Cook County Hospital

"My family would like to thank you so much for the cap.  We feel so blessed to have support from so many people.  Your kindness has truely touched us all."  Sara

"Wanted to thank your organization and the Glenview Seniors who made the knit cap I received at my first chemo treatment at the University of Chicago.  It was so nice to have a personal touch."  Pam

"Thank you for the hats.  I really appreciate it and will think of your group when I wear it."  Carmen