Join the Get Well Gang and Knit Caps for Cancer Patients

Would you like to start a local chapter of the Get Well Gang in your neighborhood, community or church? This small but caring and sensitive organization seeks to donate comfortable and beautiful knitted hats to cancer patients who are experiencing hair loss. Its mission is to “warm both the heads and the hearts of patients undergoing cancer treatment.” What began with just six hats delivered to a cancer center has expanded to well over 12,000 hats donated throughout Canada and the United States.

The Get Well Gang began in 2003 when the founder, Gretchen Huntley, lost a close friend to cancer. The chemotherapy had caused her to lose her hair and Gretchen’s friend wore unflattering and uncomfortable hats to conceal the hair loss. After her death, Gretchen committed to making hats for cancer patients that were flattering and comfortable.

You can participate in this worthy cause by joining the Get Well Gang and knitting hats made of 100% Cotton Yarns. The website provides six hat patterns including special designs for women, men and children. You will also receive labels to personalize the hats and prepare them for donation to your local hospital, cancer organization or the Get Well Gang organization. Visit the website for more details.