Do you knit, crochet and are bored or just want a fun project?

 

Although the national Scarf Project has ended, we had such a positive response from athletes, volunteers, and donors, that we are announcing the...

2013 Special Olympics Iowa Scarf Project

(Photos from the 2012 Winter Games)

  • Knitted/crocheted scarves, hats, mittens or "earmuff" headbands will be accepted.

 

  • This year's colors are Royal (#0385) & Bright Yellow (#0324)

 

  • Items will be given to Special Olympics Athletes, Coaches, and other Volunteers at the 2013 Winter Games.  These are held in Dubuque January 14-16, 2013 and will be distributed at the banquet.

 

  • Donations will be accepted through December 23rd, 2012 or until 800 items have been received.  Please check this website for an update on how many items have been received.  And leftover items will be given to a school, facility, or charity in need.

 

  • Please include your name and address with your donation.
  • Items can be mailed to:

    Scarf Project
    Special Olympics Iowa
    PO Box 620
    Grimes, IA  5011

    or can be delivered to our office at:

    Special Olympics Iowa
    551 SE Dovetail Rd.
    Grimes, IA  50111
    Please call ahead (515) 986-5520 to make sure someone will be in the office.
  • Any pattern is great!  Your items will be given to someone between the ages of 8 and 88

 

Click the link below to go to their website!

http://www.soiowa.org/Pages/scarves.aspx