Those present for a delivery of breast cancer surgery pillows at MMH are pictured from left, Sherri Drescher, Sandy Triplette, Trampas Hutches, Nancy Colglazier, Megan Garrett, Susanne Drescher and Jamie Dikeman.
JWILL Pink Village delivers pillows to Melissa Memorial Hospital
For the past year, Jennifer Willard of JWILL Pink Village has been making heart-shaped pillows for patients who have undergone breast cancer surgeries. On Aug. 28, the organization made a delivery to its 10th hospital, Melissa Memorial.
Willard was inspired to start the project after she was given a handmade pillow after her own double mastectomy in February 2016. The pillow had a velcro strip so it could be used with a seat belt. The pillow made car rides less uncomfortable after surgery, but it also served as an encouraging gesture during a difficult time.
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