Bryan Elementary pupils get lesson in giving

Patients in Summerlin Hospital's rehabilitation unit recently received 70 individual lap quilts made by fourth and fifth graders at Richard H. Bryan Elementary School in Summerlin. Organized by teachers Naomi Clancy and Amber Reid, the quilt project was funded by a grant from the nonprofit Summerlin Children's Forum.

While the majority of the project's 180 quilts will be presented to patients at Summerlin Hospital, others are being given to University Medical Center and other medical facilities that house long-term patients. Each quilt features a drawing and an inspirational quote selected by its maker.

The youngsters drew their own designs with fabric markers, selected a quote, and assisted with the cutting and tying. Parent volunteers were instrumental in sewing and finishing the quilts once they were pieced together.

"We incorporated this project into the curriculum in a number of ways," Clancy said. "We drew from our language arts, social studies and technology units to help students select drawing subjects and quotes. Plus, students learned how to manage a project from start to finish."

Reid said the project was a positive learning experience for the pupils.

"Best of all, students learned a lot about compassion," Reid said. "It was hard for some students to invest so much time into their quilt only to give it away. But it has been a great learning experience on the value of giving."

Clancy and Reid initiated the project in October after learning they would receive a grant from Summerlin Children's Forum.

Such projects foster good relations among the hospital, its staff and the community, according to K.D. Justyn, CEO and managing director of Summerlin Hospital.

"Many patients were thrilled to receive such a special handcrafted gift," Justyn said. "Because many of the rehabilitation patients are confined to wheelchairs, the lap quilts are ideal. And for the hospital staff, it's very heartwarming to see how the community is reaching out. Projects like this are good for everyone involved, and we are grateful Richard H. Bryan Elementary School selected patients at our hospital to be part of this program."

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