TPHS Partners With 'Knitting It Together' To Donate Handmade Blankets

In a meaningful act of service, Tinley Park High School National Honor Society (NHS) students partnered with Knitting It Together to create and donate handmade fleece tie blankets for adult cancer patients in local hospitals.

The students gathered under the guidance of Christy Loughry, Founder of Knitting It Together, who shared the simple yet impactful craft of creating fleece tie blankets. Working together, the group completed 46 blankets in a variety of colors and designs, each created to bring compassion and support to cancer patients in Southwest Suburban hospitals.

“It’s inspiring to see these young leaders channel their energy into creating something so meaningful for others, service is the heart of the National Honor Society,” said Pietro Sansone, advisor of the Tinley Park High School NHS chapter. “Our students not only learned a new skill but also experienced the power of community collaboration. I’m incredibly proud of their dedication.”

The project reflects the core values of NHS: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Students were eager to contribute, knowing their efforts would provide comfort to those in need in their community.

About Knitting It Together

Knitting It Together is an organization that believes in the healing power of a simple hug through snug, comfy blankets. The Knitting It Together mission is simple: to ensure that adult cancer patients feel the love and support that comes with being wrapped in a cozy embrace. The organization strives to create a community for individuals to come together and use their craft as a way to support adult cancer patients, having donated over 880 blankets and 230 hats and scarves since 2023. Learn more at knittingittogether.org.

About Bremen High School District 228

Bremen High School District 228 is located in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and serves the communities of Midlothian, Posen, Tinley Park, Markham, Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills and Oak Forest. District 228 serves over 5,000 students and employs 800 full and part-time staff members. Bremen High School, in Midlothian, opened its doors to students in September of 1953. Since then, District 228 opened three additional schools. Tinley Park High School opened in 1961; Hillcrest High School, in Country Club Hills, opened in 1967; and Oak Forest High School opened in 1970. For more information, please visit https://www.bhsd228.com/