Ask anyone: West Virginia is different from a lot of other places.
Our geography, our culture, our way of life. We take pride in ourselves and our state; it’s
Pink Ribbon Scarf - Over 1200 Feet So Far
something we love to share with the world.
More than anything else, what makes us unique is our people. Anyone who’s lived here, or even stayed with us for a visit, will hurry to tell you: The people of West Virginia are some of the friendliest on earth.
We are a family.
That’s never more apparent than in the way we care for each other. People in West Virginia have hearts as big as the mountains that surround us, and as deep as the valleys that define us. We care.
Here’s a blog post by Kay Bess, Marketing Director here at the Southern West Virginia Convention And Visitor’s Bureau. It’s about a project that she and others created to show how much they care.
The Pink Ribbon Scarf
The scarf idea began in January as part of Terri’s Tribute, a scholarship fund for Terri Massey’s three children and other kids who have lost parents to breast cancer. It was also a way for a lot of people to participate and be involved in the project. Flyers were developed and distributed, emailed and snail mailed to potential knitters.
Knitting classes were held on Friday nights at the Oak Hill Methodist Church. Some women showed up who could crochet, so we added the pattern for how to crochet a piece to the flyer.
Learning and Creating in Southern WV
The first few pieces measured 32 feet and we were excited and encouraged. And then pink knitted and crocheted pieces of every hue of pink yarn started showing up in my mail box at home, at my office, some were dropped at the local library and also at my Jazzercise class. It was very emotional to open the bags and read the notes and stories of why people chose to be a part of the scarf project.
I kept track of the names of the knitters and crocheters and who they wanted to honor or memorialize with their piece and wrote personal thank you notes to the over 70 women and one man who shared our passion to make this scarf long enough to wrap around Oak Hill High School stadium for the Fayette County Relay for Life.
Phone messages were left on my answering machine from two knitting clubs in New York who had heard about the project and wanted to offer help. The scarf went from 32 to 125 to 250 to 430 feet quickly. One weekend I got 140 feet on Friday and 210 more on Sunday which got us to 780 feet.
To date, we are over 1200 feet, 80 people from 12 states have contributed to the scarf. There are still pink yarn pieces being knitted and crocheted as this is being written and one knitting club in NY is sending a box full from their group.
Regardless of the quality of the workmanship every piece we receive is being melded into the whole scarf, regardless of dropped stitches or mistakes in the knitting. This isn’t about how perfectly we can knit or crochet, this is about our love of Terri and other sisters, moms, friends and family members who’ve fought breast cancer and those who will fight it in the future.
Our hope is to cover Oak Hill High School stadium in pink yarn on June 18-19 for the Fayette County Relay for Life as an awareness campaign that breast cancer can strike any woman at any time. And the scarf will be a memorial to our beautiful Terri and to women everywhere who have fought and lost, those who are still fighting and those who are survivors. And we hope the scarf will travel around to other relays and events re-inforcing the tagline:
“Together we can make a difference.”
Tags: breast cancer awareness, Relay For Life, southern west virginia, Terri's Tribute
When we unveiled the scarf, which was no easy task, Mary Sue, Terri’s mom, commented that one time when they were bringing Terri back from learning her cancer had spread into her bones, she was resting in the back seat when all of a sudden she popped up and said, “We don’t know it now, but something good will come from all of this.” That’s our mantra every time we work on something related to Terri’s Tribute.
My daughter, who spends gobs of time at the Massey home with Jamie, said the night before the golf tournament, Josh (the youngest) wrapped up in Terri’s breast cancer bathrobe and wore it around the house. He also walked the pink ribbon scarf and touched every single inch of it Tuesday. He just kept touching it, as did Jordan, Terri’s middle child. Every loop on my knitting needle has been a prayer for Terri’s kids, and a wish that these earthly projects reach her and relieve her of any worry about her kids.
So many times in my life since I met Kay, I have been thankful for her friendship, her kindness, her love and support. She’s the first person I told I was pregnant with my son, Jeff. We’ve been through some thin times, and some hardy ones. When I first thought about this project, she came to mind first and foremost because she’s wildly talented with handcrafts, a good and patient teacher, and I knew she’d be frank with me about the possibilities. It is what it has become because of Kay’s dedication to it. Her hours and hours of work on this are a testament to her character and giving nature. No one involved expected this kind of response. But never once has Kay been overwhelmed by it’s enormity. Her son Ashley was Terri’s pal; Mary Sue, Terri’s mom, is her friend. And along the stitches we’ve both become richer by the inspiration of all the knitters and crocheters, and by all Terri’s family and friends who jump at every chance to just DO SOMETHING. What a blessing it’s been to put our hands and hearts together for this project.
I wish their were words to express what is in my heart over the love and support of my daughter and her husband Barry and her three children, Jamie, Jordan Marie and Josh. When we were told of Terri’s cancer and the out come was not good this small but big hearted town of Oak Hill and Fayetteville were the first at our doors wanting to offer help in any way,and so they did food was pouring in everynight and so many Churches in our community were at our side every step we took, This loving scarf is now helping others across this great nation of ours to find peace ,and done with so much love for their loved one it feels so good to know how we all have touched the lives of strangers,however we feel their loss and the love with every stitch. Terri would not believe what started as a Tribute to her,has grown to be a Tribute to so many women across this nation. I am so blessed to have had Terri as my daughter,and I thank God everyday for choosing me to be Terri’s Mother. I also thank God for everyone who is giving so much of their love and time for this project. A special thank you to Kay Bess who has always been such a dear friend I know she still remembers our Babies growling on the floor together. A heartfelt thank you to Cindy for all she has done and continues to do. A very special thank you to Terri’s step-mother Dana who also raised her along with her Father and I. I truley do not know what I would have done with out her support over these past months. Always doing everything she could for this wonderful cause and still taking time to see how I was doing. Dana has been a comfort to me when only she and I knew I needed some comforting words she was there, Thank You Dana form my Heart.
Thanks to both of you for your kind words, Cindy is right, we met as colleagues at the chamber office and have affectionately called outselves Lucy and Ethel or Thelma and Louise ever since. When we put our heads together, things happen. And Mary Sue, I do remember those days of rocking babies together, and the year we had the Halloween Party at my house and Terri and Jimmy came as mad scientists.You and Paul and Dana and Otie truly raised them right, And Terri is looking down and smiling at how all these women, both from WV and 11 other states, have become this great support unit of pink yarn to make sure that breast cancer awareness is top of mind for all women everywhere.
What a journey! Terri would be proud of us All I think, I want to make her proud! And while I appreciate the kind worrds, I know I am selfishly helping my self more than anyone else while we work on Terri Tribute projects. Something that helps others, helps my grief, it still seems to difficult to undestand the loss of a beautiful young mother, daughter, wife and sister – my mind cannot understand it.Yes Mary, mothers hearts are knit together in a special way. I am thankful to have been allowed to share in Terri’s life and in the love in this family.
Mary, I don’t know that I know another women who has been through quite as much as you have this past year and I applaud you and all the others who are turning this tragedy into a life lesson for others. I pray that this project continues to lift you up and give you hope and encouragement.
I live in Massachusetts and heard about this scarf through Twitter. I was diagnosed in April 2006; and consider myself a Survivor. This scarf gives me hope; especially with it still growing. It is like a community of strength. Thank you for allowing me to help, and thereby be helped.
Cathy, Thank you so much for the comment. We are so glad you were touched by this and thank you for contributing to this awesome project. We hope this touches many survivors like you. The scarf is now over 1400 feet long and growing!
I am a West Virginian by birth and in my heart, even though I’ve lived in California for more years than I care to think about. These comments and this project has touched me in so many ways, having lost a very dear sister-in-law to breast cancer 12 years ago. I am constantly reminded of the wonderful people in West Virginia, their kindness and first-to-come-a-calling when help is needed. I recall my mother being the first to show up with something for a new mom and the new baby in our neighborhood, her never turning away a poor soul looking for an odd-job for which he hoped to get a sandwich as payment. West Virginians have the biggest hearts in the world and I’m proud to be among the blessed to have been born and raised there.
I doubt I can knit or crochet a section in time to add to the current project, but I can pass along my sincerest sympathy to Terri’s family and friends. God Bless.
what dimensions do you need for the scarf…I’m gonna give it my best shot to get at least something done to send…also, address, please.
Thank you so much Leah for the comment. Your Mom embodies the spirit of WV. I’m so glad you still think of our state as home and that this story touched you. If you do have time here is the dimensions and address.
TO KNIT
SIZE 13 NEEDLES CAST ON 25 STITCHES. KNIT EVERY ROW TILL THE END OF THE SKEIN. BIND OFF ALL STITCHES AND KNOT THE END.
TO CROCHET:
25 LOOPS, THEN SINGLE CROCHET ONE ROW, DOUBLE CROCHET THE REST. SZ G HOOK.
FOR BOTH: 100% ACRYLIC YARN —ANY SHADE OF PINK —-
YOU CAN MAIL YOUR PIECE TO
KAY BESS RR 2 BOX 327E FAYETTEVILLE, WV 25840
Questions? Email to terristribute@yahoo.com
This project is so ‘small town America’ and so ‘big hearted America.’ When I think about everyone connected by this simple handcraft into such a loving network, and how one woman in one small WV town planted such a force in us to do something. I connected it back to my small hometown in western NYS–to my mom, two cousins I discovered are b.c. survivors, my high school friend who started a pallative care home with her sister and got their volunteers to knit to my college roommate who passed it around her small town and within her family to all the states where Terri or someone Terri knows had friends and family. Incredible. And what a leap of faith they all took mailing their pieces in to Kay, dropping them off at the bank, the library, her house—all certain we’d do as we said we’d do: create the world’s longest pink ribbon scarf. Ta-da! It now owns a room in Kay’s house, and a piece of all our souls. Whether it makes CNN or not, it’s a huge piece of news about small town life, small town heart, and the country’s best resource: good people.
Every morning and every night I get on my computer and go to The Story of the Pink Scarf. It seems to give me so much comfort and I can say peace ,knowing that their are so many Women with a story to tell, each different and yet so much in common. I wish I could meet all of these brave women and tell them what an inspiration and comfort they have brought me. I admire their strength,courage and their determination to keep on fighting as my daughter Terri did. This project has brought me comfort I never thought I would ever have and it is because of these remarkable women who share their stories with all of us, Terri’s Tribute is not only about her it is also about every women who has fought so hard and still fighting Breast Cancer it is also their triumphant Tribute as well. My prayers are with all and God has truely Blessed me with each story I read. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Mary Sue Terri’s Mom
As soon as I picked up a flyer at my church, I knew I wanted to be involved. I bought one skein of yarn and crocheted on my way to Myrtle Beach and while I was there. It took so little time that when I got home I bought another skein. All the while I crocheted, I thought of Terri and her family. I know lots of people who have had or have cancer. My mother passed away in 1981 with pancreatic cancer. Several of her siblings also died with cancer. A friend died of ovarian cancer and a cousin is fighting that type currently. I had a melanoma mole removed in the 80′s. My daughter has had one and also a good friend. It is all around us. I doubt that there is anyone in the United States that doesn’t know someone who has been affected by it. I appreciate what you all are doing and consider it a privilege to have been involved, even if only a little bit. Can’t wait to see the final product!
I keep checking back here to read and re-read this blog, and posting it to my facebook for others to do the same. I can’t help but always write, too. So I’ll share another small town WV story about Cyndi, who lives in Rainelle. When she was pregnant with her first child, she started knitting what she hoped would be a pink baby blanket. But it was a boy, so the project wasn’t ever completed as her family grew to four. She came across it again, after she had been diagnosed with breast cancer at age 41, on the same day Terri died. (She didn’t know this until she talked to me.) When a teacher at her kids’ school (Divide Elem.) passed on info about our scarf, she knew immediately that her baby blanket was always meant to be part of this scarf. And now it is. She also told me her high school chums, who have reunited via email and phone calls and have supported her journey, will be visiting her Friday nite for a girls night out, which includes gathering at the Relay to see the scarf together.
Well, today’s the day. It’s hard to believe when we hatched this wacky idea to spend the winter knitting and crocheting what we hoped would be the world’s longest pink ribbon scarf that less than 6 mos. later Terri’s friends and family are attaching it all to a fence at OHHS football stadium for tonite’s Relay for Life. We needed a visual depiction of the fight, of Terri, of strength and energy and creativity and stamina; and we got it. We expect to receive lots more pieces during the event, and will keep the project alive, as we hope the awareness about breast cancer takes on new life when women look at and touch this awesome work of art created by so many loving hands. Two talented friends have made special jewelry we sell for Terri’s Tribute scholarship fund, and we’ve ordered apparel to further the cause as well. Next up a car show with live music where the owner has offered to paint an old car pink and let people pay to bash breast cancer. That’ll work, too! I sent notices to newspapers in towns where women who knitted live, and today got a response from the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester NY. Our local paper has been great. TV stations as well.I keep emailing Robin Roberts and Hoda Kotb, and I keep hoping that FB and blogging will cast this net even further out. The fight against Breast Cancer continues in every small town in WV and every small town in America. Terri’s our symbol here, we’re certain you all have your own. Now we’ve joined hands, and hearts, and there’s strength in numbers. We’ll keep you posted here about the scarf’s continued journey.
The display of our world’s longest pink ribbon scarf was emotional, inspiring, magnificent. Lots of thank yous, lots of people reading the notes, lots of loving hands on the work. It was 1683 ft. It took up in pink ribbon looped shapes about 60 sections of 9-ft. fence. Awesome. We’ve been invited to take it to the Mt. State Art & Craft Fair in Cedar Lakes, WV, July 2,3,4. It will be displayed along with two rocking chairs and a basket of yarn and needles so people may knit or crochet while there. Several people dropped pieces off Fri. nite, so we can only assume it’s over 1700 Ft. by now. A lady from CT is copying our idea for a cancer cause of hers, and Breast Friends of FLA may also request it. Thank you to all who support and continue to knit and crochet. Special thanks to our sister survivors and those who help spread awareness.
Another journey completed for the scarf. Mt. State Art & Craft Fair. Altho we didn’t man the display continually, most of the ‘how to’ fliers were gone by Sat. afternoon. Dept. of Agriculture: Jeanie, Cindy and Debra, thanks for asking us to be part. Cindy set up a basket of yarn with needles and a rocking chair. Great! Lots of interest in the project. Expect to see an uptick in the pieces coming to us in the mail. Hoping to get the scarf to more places this summer for a big build up in Oct. Connected to my cousin’s group Breast Friends of FLA. They’re always doing something. They’re doing a Ride for the Girls bike run in Oct. and they’re selling quilt pieces for tributes, which will be sewn together into a huge quilt by Devon. Women and handcrafts. Heartfelt and handmade. Way to go, Devon. How’s your small town reaching out to b.c. survivors and working for the cause? Write to us here. Many hands make light work. Love to all who read, who care, who struggle, who fight, who knit, who sew, who ride, who raft, who run, who bake, who climb, who hold, who hug, who mourn, who laugh, who buy, who wear. Don’t forget to buy Breast Cancer Stamps.
I’m starting to feel like I’m writing to myself. But I can’t come here and ck on postings without making one. Our latest plan is an idea Kay had about the Oak Leaf Fest parade where we would display the scarf in its pink ribbon shape on a float and let the tails go off the float to be held and carried by survivors…it would go on for a long ways and really demonstrate the enormity of this project. I’m hoping Fayette Co Nat’l Bank will share the work because they’ve shared in the Terri’s Tribute project from Day One. And, plan to wear their Terri’s Tribute shirts during October Fridays, their cas days. Still noodling on Bridge Day possibilities. But wouldn’t it be great to have a survivors’ jump, a pink BASE parachute, every BASEr And rappeller wearing a pink ribbon, a display of the jewelry, etc….makes me crazy to consider all the potential. And it is in OCTOBER BC month. Love to all!
Hi everyone, I just returned from a little R&R I was in Georgia visiting with six of my girlfriends,and everyone was speechless about the scarf. All had heard or was E-Mailed about it. One of my best friends live in California she is also a breast cancer survior, she was touch in so many ways. She has known Terri sinse she was born,and flew in the day we brought Terri home from having her surgery..Word of Terri;s Tribute has traveled all across the country,please everyone lets keep this going
Thanks Mary Sue
So glad to see another posting besides mine. We are working on the scarf still. Will display at Class Vi in Smokey’s on Aug 21 for their annual Raft for the Cure. Partial proceeds benefit Komen. We also continue to sell jewelry thanks to 2 skilled friends. And, we have been honored to receive donations from two mourning families who have designated Terri’s Tribute in lieu of flowers. We share their heartache, and pray for them with love.
Ideas for our big push to October, BS Awareness Month are welcome. The more creative, the better.
I continue to be struck by several images: people touching the scarf and reading our scrap book at the Mt State Art and Craft Fair; seeing it displayed and touched at Smokey’s by survivors and friends; and seeing it in a parade. Imagine a float carrying the displayed shape, everything, everyone in pink; and the tails of the scarf coming off the ends of the float and being held and carried by all the local survivors and their supporters. Whew. I can also picture a BASE jumper with a BC canopy…we hope we can get them involved. Even Silly Bandz have awareness shapes. Check ‘em out online!
I have to be honest, I receive more comfort and peace each time I read a story on the Pink Scarf. Somehow, knowing so many people not just women, are touched by this progect. I pray that it will continue to grow and grow, giving each the peace and comfort and yes I have to say love it has brought me. I still can’t imagine how many have been touch already. My prayer is for these remarkable women to also fine comfort if not for themselves, an Aunt,Mother, Daughter, Sister,Neice. Wife. God bless all who has poured so much into The Pink Scarf.
I found this site by accident. I just want to say that I lost both my grandmother’s to cancer. One to breast cancer and the other to ovarian cancer. I am amazed at how this scarf has affected everyone that has heard or read about it. Keep up the good work. This is an idea for Terri’s family and friends that have worked on this scarf. The idea is to maybe have each county in WV to do something like this and display it somewhere for all the cancer survivors and to show support for the families that have lost a loved one to breast cancer or any kind of cancer for that matter. Like I said it’s just an idea. I also want to send my deepest sympathies to all of Terri’s family.
Oh I am leaving another comment…I live in Iaeger,WV which is in McDowell County.
Thank you so much for the comment Tina. That is a great idea to get the entire state involved. It is amazing how the scarf grew and how many people from so many places contributed.
I was sitting at my daughter’s high school soccer game last nite, knitting in pink to add to the scarf, and Terri’s middle child, Jordan, said, “Cindy, what are you making?” I told her I was still and will continue to knit to add to the world’s longest pink ribbon scarf. It’s a project that won’t end because the fight for a cure won’t end. Tamarack will display the scarf during October as a commemoration of traditional handcrafts for American Craft Week and a tribute to breast cancer awareness month. When you drive up to Tamarack in October, big pink ribbon bows will greet you along the path. When you walk in the front door, a huge pink ribbon image will be on display as the center of the scarf, which will be draped like garland all around the building. Also, at the entrance there will be an area decorated in pink with rockers, knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn so people can sit a spell and add to the scarf or learn to knit or crochet when they visit. We’ll have special tribute notes people may leave behind to honor loved ones. And, we’ll have a take away for instructions so they can continue to knit or crochet when they return home. Many artisans have been touched by the cause, and we have upped the inventory of pink merchandise for Oct. All made in WV. So spread the word to make the pilgrimmage to Tamarack to see this phenomenal scarf, and feel the inspiration it delivers. Lend a hand, share your heart, and sit a spell for the cause.
The pink scarf is an amazing thing to behold. As much as I touched it and held it and reveled in the beauty of it all as I sewed it together, the emotional side of me was so unprepared when I walked in Tamarack last night for an event and there it was hanging from the rafters. Pink yarn, light pink, dark pink, variegated pink, so soft, so wondroius and so peaceful and comforting. All I could think of was how all the other visitors would react as well. Some will ask questions, some will just weep, but those whose lives have been impacted by cancer will understand. Many will be compelled to pick up the directions and become a part of this legacy. And the scarf and the awareness wil continue to grow.
Again, the pink ribbon scarf takes on a life of its own, displayed here at Tamarack, as Kay noted. I was just interviewed by Jeff Jenkins from MetroNews, and he asked if I was surprised by how this all took off. At first blush, I think yes, but then, I told him, no. Actually, it’s perfectly logical to me that when you put something out there that women can grab and run with, something grand will happen. We’re not scientists who can discover a cure, we’re not all Nancy Brinker, who’s raised millions for research, but we are strong and powerful, and when we realize the capacity of our talents, and pool those, BIG things happen like a world record pink scarf. Put your hands to work, fired by your heart, and let go! It took staff a week to hang this scarf, like garland twice around the interior, and it was moving–every loop took my breath. But today we pinned the personal notes to the scarf and that was the touch that breathed life into the object. Josh posted the notes to our website, too, and pictures are on Terri’s Tribute on facebook. Join us sometime in October. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s never been more obvious than it is now at Tamarack. My heartfelt thanks to all knitters, crocheters, and those who’ve carried the word to others. This is one amazing journey.
The world’s longest pink ribbon scarf is now 1990 ft., quickly approaching a breathtaking 2000. Goal for Oct.: half a mile! Bring your knitting or crocheting to Tamarack, or bribe someone to do some for you. Pick up some great info. Buy one of our handmade pink ribbon products. Leave a note with us in tribute to sisters lost, in honor of survivors you love. I promise you a memorable visit.
Frances DeMaria crocheted the 2000th foot on the scarf on Friday with his flourish of a pink ribbon pattern embedded in his work so we’ll always be able to find the 2000th ft. Others come by and knit or crochet a stitch, a row, a few inches leaving notes of tribute for loved ones. Some take away the instructions and return with a piece dedicated to a friend. It continues to be an immense labor of love, thoughtfulness and inspiration. Nearing the one year anniversary of Terri’s death, it’s sometimes hard to believe we’ve created this monster, and sometimes as natural an occurrence as holding someone’s hand. Lots of others contributing to Terri’s Tribute this month: Collins Middle School led by survivor Debbie Ferri; Dirty Ernie’s giving 15% off everyone’s check on Oct. 21 to the cause; EClips in Oak Hill managing a dollar per haircut or more and selling our bags, tshirts and pushing our ‘family’ jewels made by Sherri and Bev…Bloodmobile Oct 30 with Dana’s goal 100 units. It’s a small town of wonders, that’s for sure. If you can’t get to Tamarack or one of the events, just wear pink and send one up for those touched, those left behind, and those surviving against the odds.
That is so awesome to hear how everyone is pulling together. I read too that there will be a 50/50 at this years Bridge Day to honor Terri’s Tribute with half the funds going to the Susan G Komen Foundation. Exciting to hear that the scarf is now 2000 ft and still growing.
It will be a year the 29th of this month when Terri left us to be with God. It has been hard and yet I try not to question, but sometimes it is impossiable not to. I trust in God and I know he has gotten me thru the worst time of my life, and is still by my side holding my hand every step I take. I have found comfort and love in the Pink Scarf ,and I Pray that all who has joined in has also in some way. I hope and pray they have started a step toward healing for it helps to know you are not alone we are with you in all you do, in all you pray ,and in all you feel. God Bless everyone who has poured so very much into this story, it is also about you as well as my Daughter and she would be the first to tell you so. Love and Prayers Mary Sue
Mary Sue, the pink scarf continues to grow and I feel more good things will continue to come of it as Terri predicted. We do not know what those are right now, but God does and he will share them with us all in good time. Love ya,
I just wanted to say how uplifting it has been to knit a section for this scarf. I just finished this morning due to some of my own medical issues. I’ve recruited one friend to do a section and just officially posted a picture and details on Ravelry, a knit and crochet site with 1 million members. I couldn’t find any other links to it on there but pray that I may have started another wave and that more folks will become involved in this. It is a powerful tool for prayer and grateful meditation on those you love who have survived, are fighting or are in God’s arms. I pray that it will touch many others as it grows.
Thank you Angie for knitting a section of the scarf and for posting the directions to other links as well. I can tell you that last week I received 11 packages of scarf in my mailbox which means many people are being touched and moved to keep the scarf growing. Bless you for your prayers and help.
I just rec’d a note from a lady in Ill. who’s formerly from Marietta OH who read about the scarf in the Marietta Times. Jenny Lusk has some scarf pieces. Kay has about 6 ft. from our b.c.survivor friend Liz’s mom, so we’re narrowing the gap toward 3000 ft by year-end. Cheryl Brown at purplebutterflycrochet.blogspot.com sent us some of her terrific work, and will be writing about the scarf at her blog. We’ve already got a commitment for displaying it during May 2011 for Mothers Day month at the Crossroads Mall. And Tamarack is committed to Oct. 2011. We can set up smaller displays wherever requested, but the whole pink enchilada requires a rather larger space these days. And, that, my friends, is excellent. We didn’t start talking about this until last Feb. so it’s less than a year old and surpassing our wildest dreams. I saw yesterday in the Charleston paper where a woman had paid tribute to her b.c. survivor mom by decorating outdoors for Xmas in pink lights. I was beautiful and touching. As Kay said to Angie, bless all of you for your prayers and your handiwork. It’s no wonder to me what women can achieve when they put their minds, their hearts and their hands into a project. Merry Christmas to all our Terri Tribute friends!
I saw the scarf at Tamarack. What an amazing tribute. I was wondering what will happen to the scarves? Any thought to donate them?
Hi Melanie – this is the second year that the Scarf has adorned Tamarack for Breast Cancer Awareness month and I’m sure the plan is to continue to grow the scarf and display it again in October of 2012. The scarf has also been displayed in Crossroads Mall and at other cancer awareness events. This project started for a local woman who fought this battle has turned into an show of inspiration for everyone.
I have a 6 foot section completed. Do you still want it. I thought this was a great opportunity to support “the” cause. Let me know, please.
They continue to add to the scarf as sections arrive – I’m sure your section would be appreciated! You can mail it to Kay Bess, Visit Southern WV, 1406 Harper Rd, Beckley, WV 25801