What is Make a Blanket Day?
National Make a Blanket Day (MABD) is a day set aside by Project Linus and our chapters to bring awareness to our mission. This can be accomplished in several ways, and is mostly left up to the discretion of the Chapter Coordinator depending on local resources and availability. Although the official day is always the 3rd Saturday in February, it may be changed to another day that works better for the coordinator if necessary. Our next National MABD event, scheduled for Saturday, February 15, 2025. Be sure to contact your local chapter for details.
Origins
National MABD began in 1999 after the terrible events that took place at Columbine High School. We found that suddenly we were in need of a very large number of blankets, and quickly. Our chapters came to the rescue, holding “blanket bees” all over the country and then sending those blankets to our local chapters in Denver. It was a huge success, and we learned that we had a national network of people who could and would help. It was decided that we would hold an annual MABD where each chapter could host activities in their area to promote Project Linus and to increase their inventory of warm cuddly blankets. Generally, we can attribute the collection of 75,000 to 100,000 blankets to National MABD!
The Event
Each participating chapter coordinator decides which activities work best. Perhaps a coordinator will gather and make as many blankets as possible. For some it is an open house to simply collect blankets and materials. Each chapter has different needs and resources. Generally the coordinator cannot provide all of the blanket making materials (fabric, fleece, yarn, food, etc.) but depends on volunteers and donors to help.
More Details
For more information about activities in your area, please check with your local Chapter Coordinator. You can find your local chapter on our Find Chapters page, accessible from our main menu above.