Local Teens Create Comfort Wear for Young Cancer Patients
A group of longtime friends at Savannah Country Day School are putting their hearts, hands, and sewing machines to work for young cancer patients in their community. The initiative, called Care Wear for CURE, was born when sophomore Margaret and her mother came up with an idea to create comfortable, port-friendly clothing for children undergoing cancer treatment.
What started as a learning experience with two of their grandmothers has blossomed into a full-fledged mission. The team of young ladies – Margaret, Olivia, Tennyson, Clara, Saylor, and Katherine – have been friends since their early school days, and now they’re channeling their friendship into a force for good.
The project got an early boost when a company generously donated shirts and dresses for the girls to practice their sewing skills. Through trial and error, and with guidance from their experienced grandmothers, they refined their approach. They discovered that snap closures were more comfortable than zippers for young patients, and they added special pockets that could hold small toys so the child could keep their favorite things close by.
The enthusiasm of these young entrepreneurs is infectious. They’ve created an Instagram page that’s already attracting support, with high school students sending spontaneous donations. To raise additional funds, the girls have organized bake sales and crafted necklaces, using the proceeds to create more clothing and assemble tote bags filled with toys and gift cards for families in treatment. You can find them on Instagram as @carewearforcure.
So far, the team has completed ten pieces and is now working on customizable clothing, incorporating each child’s favorite colors and interests into the designs. They’re even planning to expand their line to include pajamas through a partnership with a Savannah-based favorite, LAKE Pajamas. They were recently able to deliver the first sets to children in treatment at Memorial Health Dwaine & Cynthia Willett Children’s Hospital of Savannah.
This initiative is particularly special because it brings together multiple generations –grandmothers passing down their sewing skills, mothers supporting their daughters’ vision, and young women using these gifts to comfort children. Care Wear for CURE shows that sometimes the most meaningful projects begin with a simple idea and a willing heart.
