"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

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

"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

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

"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."

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

"We have received one of your beautiful creations for our mother for use in her fight against terminal cancer. We will be forever grateful for this wonderful gift." John

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

"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 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

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

"I read your story in Woman's Day and am so impressed by all you are doing."  Maria

"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."

"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 love my white hat with pink and burgundy stripes.  It is beautiful and toasty warm"

"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!"

"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

"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!
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

"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 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

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.

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

Cindy

"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

"I appreciate the time and effort you put into making a hat that I know will give me confidence to go out in public, as it is so pretty and looks so lovely."

"On behalf of the children, families and staff, we would like to thank you for your most generous donation.  The hats will certainly bring many smiles and much cheer to our pediatric patients.  As you know, hair loss can be a very difficult component of chemotherapy treatment, and your wonderful donation will certainly be greatly appreciated.  Your thoughfulness has truly enhanced the experience that the children and their families have in our clinic"  Heather, Mass-General Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, Boston, MA

"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

"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."

"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

"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

"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

" 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

"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

"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

"We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for your recent donation of hats.  What a great source of comfort a special hat can be for our patients at the Melodies Center for Childhood Cancer and Blood Disorders.  It will be wonderful for the children to be able to look through the hats and pick the one that is just right for them."  Children's Hospital at Albany Medical Center

"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

"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 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 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

"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

"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

"We received a box of caps. WOW are they beautiful!  Thank you so much, our nurses are so excited to have them for their patients!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!"  Kathleen Dalton, Director of Volunteer Services, St Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York

"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

"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

"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

"I was delighted to get a hat from my doctor's office."  Joan

"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.  Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated.  I think about the person whose hands knitted my cap, and I hope they know they have given me comfort.  Bless them."  Carrie

"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

"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

I just wanted to check in to let you know how much our patients love choosing a winter hat.  Their faces just light up & their smiles are so heartwarming.  Something so small as a hat, brings them so much joy & happiness.  They can hardly believe that they were donated just for them.  

Christy Troxell, Radiation Oncology Nursing
Center for Cancer Care, Huntsville, AL

"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."

"Thank you very much for the darling caps you sent us for our patients at University Medical Center.  You made our kids very happy."

The Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Team, University Medical Center, Tucson, AZ

"Thank you so much for donating the lovely box of hats to the American Cancer Society.  Your package arrived yesterday, and several of the hats have already been selected by cancer patients at Columbia St Mary's Hospital.  Your thoughtfulness will surely help them feel better about their appearance during treatment, especially during the Wisconsin winter.  I really appreciate your help in fulfilling ACS's mission to help patients 'stay well, get well, find cures, and fight back.' "  Columbia St. Mary's Cancer Center American Cancer Society l Midwest Division, Inc., Milwaukee, WI

"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

"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

"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

• "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

"I know that without hair, it's very cold on the head.  So these hats are very helpful.  There is so much expense with cancer treatments.  Having these hats 'gratis' is important.  The hats mean so much to all of of us.  I love it when they wear them into the treatment center instead of their wigs."

"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

"Thank you so much for all you do.  The hand-knitted caps are fabulous.  I am going to display them in the patient resource room as soon as I send this note off to you.  I look forward to seeing my patients' faces when they pick out their halos of hope."

"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

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

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.

On behalf of the Children's Hospital Foundation at Saint Francis, it is my privilege to acknowledge your generous contribution of handmade caps for patients at The Children's Hospital at Saint Francis.  We are grateful for your continued support of our mission to provide excellence in healthcare to the citizens of eastern Oklahoma.  Donna Swaffar, Executive Director

"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

"Thank you for your contribution of hats, and how nice that you remembered the men treated here. Your volunteers ignite a spark of hope among our patients. On behalf of the Dana Farber community, I thank you." Sarah

"Thank you for sending me the caps.  It is so kind."  Fay

"My colleague gave me the hats your group made today, and I just had to let you know how special they are.  I love them, the colors are just beautiful, and they are so soft.  Thank you so very much for all your hard work.  I really appreciate it and so will our patients."  Donna Pressley, American Cancer Society, Northwest Cook Region

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

Sally, Pediatric Oncology  Doernbecher Childrens Hospital, Oregon

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

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

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

"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

"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."

"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

"We want to thank you and your volunteers for the caps you donate to our office.  Our patients love them."  Camille, Cancer Care and Hematology Specialists, Arlington Heights

"I just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate the donation of your precious time to the creation of your 'sassy hats.'  I love my new hat."  Marlene

"Wanted to say a big thank you to your knitters for doing such a great job.  I received two handmade cotton caps and I love them."

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

"Many thanks for the beautiful caps that you donated for our patients with cancer.  You were so kind to think of our children in such a thoughtful way.  I know they will really get much use from them."  Child Life Department, Memorial Children's Hospital, Savannah

"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 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."

"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 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 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

"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

"No one is more cherished than those who lighten the burden of others.  Thank you so much for the beautiful hats!"  The staff and patients of Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Eastern Regional Medical Center, Philadelphia

"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

"I received a cap from you and wanated you to know how comfortable it is.  Please thank all the volunteers for their kindness and compassion.  It is much needed and appreciated.  This is a great hat."  Jan

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

"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

"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

"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

"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