Prince George students, community members make blankets for children with cancer

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Prince George County Public Schools students hosted an event dedicated to creating handmade blankets for children battling cancer in the Richmond area. On Wednesday, Dec. 18, students with the Future Business Leaders of America club hosted a "Blanket Bonanza" at Prince George High School, according to a press release from the school division. About a dozen students between 9th and 12th grade invited their classmates, parents, community members and more to come together and get crafty. Those who the club assembled used fabrics with various patterns -- like sports, hearts and more -- to construct these blankets, cutting strips along the sides and tying these ends to put the blanket together. Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools)Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools)Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools)Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools)Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools) The blankets will be donated to the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. It is a nonprofit organization that benefits children with cancer and their families, with a focus on improving their lives. This is not the first time the Future Business Leaders of America club has worked with the foundation. According to the release, they previously visited the foundation in November and have since donated gift cards to various restaurants, which the foundation can give to sponsor families. ‘Pericarditis does not get enough attention’: UVA cardiologist raises awareness about rare heart condition "The afterschool event aligns perfectly with the mission of FBLA, which aims to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences," the school district said. "It also served as a great collaborative activity, allowing club members and sponsors to work together positively and encouragingly as they helped each other craft each handmade blanket."

Dec 20, 2024 - 04:00

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PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- Prince George County Public Schools students hosted an event dedicated to creating handmade blankets for children battling cancer in the Richmond area.

On Wednesday, Dec. 18, students with the Future Business Leaders of America club hosted a "Blanket Bonanza" at Prince George High School, according to a press release from the school division. About a dozen students between 9th and 12th grade invited their classmates, parents, community members and more to come together and get crafty.

Those who the club assembled used fabrics with various patterns -- like sports, hearts and more -- to construct these blankets, cutting strips along the sides and tying these ends to put the blanket together.

Future Business Leaders of America club's "Blanket Bonanza," benefiting the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. (Photo: Prince George County Public Schools)

The blankets will be donated to the ASK Childhood Cancer Foundation in Richmond. It is a nonprofit organization that benefits children with cancer and their families, with a focus on improving their lives.

This is not the first time the Future Business Leaders of America club has worked with the foundation. According to the release, they previously visited the foundation in November and have since donated gift cards to various restaurants, which the foundation can give to sponsor families.

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"The afterschool event aligns perfectly with the mission of FBLA, which aims to inspire and prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences," the school district said. "It also served as a great collaborative activity, allowing club members and sponsors to work together positively and encouragingly as they helped each other craft each handmade blanket."