Midwest Transplant Network

FAQ

How Can I make a Patch?

How Can I make a Patch? top

Your quilt patch should be an eight inch square, allowing for a ½ inch seam on all sides (the design should be within seven inches). If you would like a pattern, please call the National Donor Family Council at the National Kidney Foundation.
You may use any color or fabric – including such sentimental materials as your loved one’s baby blanket, high school jacket, tie, favorite sweater. . .Do not “finish” with quilting or backing.
You may use crayons, paint, markers, glitter, thread or any other medium to design your square. You may adorn the patch with a photograph, poems, quotes and symbols of your loved one’s life.
Please feel free to include the name of your loved one and dates of birth and death, if you wish.
If you don’t know how to sew, ask a friend or relative to help. Or you may call the council and they will find someone who will help you sew your design.

Can I make more than one Patch?

No. Due to the overwhelming response to this project, we are asking families to send in one patch for each Gift of Life donor.
You may want to ask other family members for their input when designing the patch.

How and Where do I send my Patch?

You may want to take a picture of your patch before you send it to the Council so you will always remember your design.
You should send your patch using an insured carrier or registered mail. Enclose the patch in a ziplock plastic bag to ensure that it arrives safe and clean.
Please include your name, address an phone number on a separate piece of paper and mail along with the patch.
You should receive a letter confirming receipt of the square in 6-8 weeks. Please call the council if you do not receive confirmation.

When can I see the Quilt? top

Donor Families can schedule the Quilt for an event in their area by calling the Council at (800) 622-9010.
The entire Quilt is not always displayed at every event. Please call to confirm your square will be there.
The schedule for the Quilt tour is also published in the newsletter For Those Who Give and Grieve, or you may call the Council to see when the Quilt will be visiting your area.