Ami Simms started Alzheimer's Art Quilt initiative when her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It was a complete grass roots organization run by volunteers and 2013 will be the final year. With Ami's vision and many, many volunteers, quilt maker & quilt buyers AAQI has reached their financial goal of raising $1,000,000 before the end of 2013.
Hip! Hip! Hooray!
incredible!! amazing!! WONDERFUL!!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic, such a good cause!
ReplyDeletefelicidades!!! que gran iniciativa
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Wonderful...
ReplyDeleteLets hope they find a cure soon.
Amazing what one person can get started. I made several quilts that added over 100.00 for the cause......every little bit helps!
ReplyDeleteHappy Sewing and thanks for sharing this great news
This is a wonderful achievement, and truly heart warming, considering the reason for its start. I was happy to participate, not by sewing, but by buying some very special little quilts that I'm proud to own.
ReplyDeleteThat is just cool! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing work everyone -- Congratulations !
ReplyDeleteWhat a thrilling achievement!! I am grateful that you brought this cause to my attention. I was impressed by your $1,000 pledge. It was great to participate. I love the quilts I purchased and had fun making quilts to donate.
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ReplyDeleteso glad to hear it.
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Congrats to all who made quilts and all who purchased them! Well done!
ReplyDeleteHow great is that!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to all concerned! Amazing effort!
ReplyDeleteWhat a huge accomplishment. But I"m sad to see it come to an end. It's a great project...maybe someone will pick it up and continue with it.
ReplyDeleteThat is just amazing! Huge congrats to all and a big thanks to Ami!
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