Over the last few weeks, Trail Ridge Quilters, Estes Valley Quilt Guild, and other Estes Valley residents have stepped up to help our local first responders. The shortage of vitally important supplies for doctors, nurses, police, and more has been well documented in the media. To avoid a shortfall situation here in our Town, Estes Park Health leadership knew to whom they could turn for help. From these groups, over 27 amazing women answered the call for assistance, and in just a matter of days delivered over 300 cotton surgical masks and 75 gowns to the staff of Estes Park Health!
Knowing there was more to do, Trail Ridge Quilters kept on sewing and made additional masks for the Town of Estes Park, the Aurora Medical Center, and for individual residents and friends who requested them. We are all truly blessed to live in a community that takes care of our own.
This fall, on October 15th, Trail Ridge Quilters will be hosting the Newcomers Sale and Tea at Rod and Sherry Unruh’s home. We hope everyone can attend and support this amazing group!
About Trail Ridge Quilters:
Trail Ridge Quilters, an Interest Group sponsored by Newcomers, has been sewing and serving our community for over 30 years. Central to the group is their mission to support the Estes Park Health Foundation. TRQ conducts 3-4 sales each year, with the proceeds going to support the Foundation. Over the years, these quilt sales have raised over $260,000 for the EPH Foundation. These gifts have been used to upgrade services and much needed equipment to serve the health needs of those in our community.
In normal times, TRQ meets each Tuesday, 1:00-4:00pm, in the Longs Room at Estes Park Health. If you would like to learn more or join this vibrant group of amazingly talented artists, please reach out to Quilters@estesparknewcomers.org.