Comfort Blankets

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The Comfort Blanket Program, launched in 2004, provides warmth and emotional comfort to every new patient entering the T2B Palliative Care Unit, The Stephanie and Barry Zekelman Wing at Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare. Blankets are delivered weekly, ensuring each patient receives a cozy fleece blanket to keep during their hospital stay and take home.

Category: Paediatric / Palliative / Oncology
Location: Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare

Program Overview

Handcrafted by a dedicated team of local volunteers led by Denise Barlow, these beautiful blankets offer a lasting sense of care, comfort, and familiarity during a difficult time, bringing both physical warmth and emotional reassurance to patients in palliative care.

Santa Claus in a red suit with white trim, holding rolled wrapped presents in front of a decorated Christmas tree, standing next to a red and black vintage seating area.
Two men standing beside a hospital bed with blankets and pillows, in a hospital room with medical equipment and a monitor displaying a sponsor message for LiUNA Blast Fest.