Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Charity and a contest

The Peyton Heart Project is a relatively new organization, that was founded after the death by suicide of a 13 year old young man who was being bullied.  Suicide occurs in 55% of all people's lives and has occurred in my own family----several of us have also been victims of some very serious bullying.

 This organization is trying to make the public more aware of this horrific problem but also reach out to those who need some bolstering in their lives, those who feel no one loves them or cares.

 There are several ways to take part in this project and I am very happy to be sponsoring one.  Charity is my watch word for the year and I have been knitting baby hats to that end, now I an adding making hearts to the list and shipping them off to The PHP so they can be tagged and left in strategic places.  You can get the file of inspirational quotes and what needs to be on the tags from PHP and do it yourself or you can send them the finished hearts and they will send them to others to tag and distribute. 

 So far hearts have not only appeared in almost every state in the USA but also in many many countries. If you check out their page on Facebook you will get much much more information on the project and how you can help   that is PeytonHeartProject




I have something in mind that may challenge you a bit to participate.  I have not had a giveaway in very long time.   I want to give one person one of my fabulous Boo Knit Shawls!  Beaded and made with Merino and Silk I will give you a choice of several.  Send me photos of the hearts you are making and at the end of the time period, the random generator will select a winner. You can send the finished hearts to me, or directly to PHP or you can get the tagging info from them and distribute them yourself.  I just want to see you participating.  







Each photo should have 20 hearts in it.  They are tiny, made from scraps, knitted, crocheted (I am crocheting mine) or  wrapped over cardboard.  What ever you enjoy doing, its a great way to use scraps. Last night I made 4 in less then 10 minutes.




 The contest will run until October 9th--get me your photos by then, send them to needles54 at optonline dot net. changing the at and the dot accordingly. It will be fun, It will do a whole lot of good, and it will make you feel good. 

 PLease let me know in the comments if you will help me with this project.  Thanks so much

 KNIT ON 





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15 comments:

  1. RiaSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:49 PM

    Do you have a link to a pattern to use>?

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2015 at 7:16 PM

      Try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23EvTAIFM_U

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    2. AkaicosplaySeptember 16, 2015 at 12:49 AM

      I'm sending in my photo now. I'm very interested in supporting PHP and I made 30 hearts today.

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  2. CathySeptember 9, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Thank you so much for supporting the PeytonHeartProject. I first learned about Peyton from his mother Jacki back in June as she spoke to a group attending an interagency meeting. Jacki told Peyton's story. My son, a person with developmental challenges was also a target of bullies and attempted suicide at age fifteen because of the bullying. Peyton's story is now imbedded in my heart forever. I will never forget his sweet face and will work toward promoting a kinder world by spreading Peyton's hearts wherever I go. I have noticed I try a little harder to be kind to people. A small act of kindness can make such a difference to someone ...You never know what the ripple of a kind word or deed may accomplish. Your shawls are absolutely beautiful. My pictures of the Peyton hearts I have been making are on the way to you.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2015 at 6:24 AM

    Picture sent. This is a great cause. I am very passionate about helping. I've already handed out 120 hearts and placed 4 in places where they could be found. My next target is the high school which will require at least 300 hearts.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2015 at 12:07 PM

    I will definitely join in! Ok, I have been making them already but will enter contest for the beautiful shawl!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    email has been sent with attached photo. We have already scattered 250+ hearts of those 150 scattered fhru Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and back. Thank you Everyone for getting involved. L❤ove is Infinite.

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 9:57 PM

    I've just sent a picture. I have been placing hearts for a few weeks now. I think this is such a wonderful project to be doing and I'm proud to a part of it.
    Queenbeecrafts

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 11:02 PM

    Peyton Hearts sent me here
    I've emailed my picture and will continue crocheting and scattering hearts in my town! Hope I win one of those beautiful shawls!

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  8. WV AngelSeptember 15, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    Peyton Hearts sent me here, but I don't know where to send the picture of my 20 hearts. Pease help.

    I've been scattering Peyton Hearts around town for weeks now.

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  9. Aunt CeliSeptember 19, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    My hearts are ready to go. Just need to the address. Could you please send it when I send you my pic? Thanks!

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    1. WV AngelSeptember 21, 2015 at 10:17 AM

      Go to The Peyton Heart facebook page and send them a message. They will send you the address to send the hearts. https://www.facebook.com/ThePeytonHeartProject?fref=ts

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  10. Nicolas DavisJanuary 4, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    I love contests that are partner with charities because each events are very important for their beneficiaries. :) Hope that these kind of contests will continue every year!

    -Nicolas / Children Charity Volunteer in the Philippines

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