Local Fair Queens Donate Handmade Blankets to RMC

Regional Medical Center in Manchester has received a donation from local fair royalty.

During the Iowa State Fair last year, the 104 fair queen candidates participated in a blanket making workshop, with the mission to donate the blankets to a healthcare facility. 

This year, Delaware County Fair Queen Dannielle Burkle and Buchanan County Fair Queen Addison Gericke delivered the completed blankets to the Regional Medical Center Emergency Department. These handmade blankets will be given to patients in need during their visit to the Manchester hospital. 

“We can’t thank the 2023 Iowa State Fair Queen candidates enough for dedicating time to this project during their busy week. These blankets will be a comforting item to give to the patients we serve,” shared Jeanette Riniker, RMC Emergency Nurse Lead.

The RMC Auxiliary routinely hosts blanket making workshops through the Project Linus program. If interested in getting involved, visit regmedctr.org/projectlinus to see the upcoming workshop details.

photo courtesy of RMC