How Bob's Blankie Brigade Began
For many years,
Marcia Lobman, with the help of
friends and neighbors have crocheted, knitted and quilted children’s and
lap blankets for needy children. Marcia estimates that she and her
friends and neighbors donated in excess of 2000 blankets to
children’s hospitals and shelters. Marcia’s efforts were supported
principally by her husband, Bob, and by donations of yarn and materials
from individuals and yarn manufacturers.
The desire to give back runs in the family, and Marcia and Bob's daughter, Helaine Lobman, also donated blankets to needy children through various
non-profits and supported those non-profits with monetary donations. Marcia and Bob's son, Jason Lobman, learned to crochet and he has been busy making blankets and chemo cap as well.
Why form a charity to donate blankets to children and adults in need? As individuals, the impact of our activities is limited. Bob was very proud of Marcia’s activities, but unfortunately, after being diagnosed with esophageal cancer, he passed away on September 10, 2007. Starting this not-for-profit gave us the opportunity to honor Bob through a living memorial celebrating his life and to multiply the benefits of these activities by involving you.
Bob's Blankie Brigade also donates chemo caps for patients undergoing chemotherapy and preemie caps for neonatal wards. Then, we provide knitted, crocheted and quilted blankets to needy adults in temporary housing, such as domestic violence shelters .
We are a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charity with locations in Boynton Beach, FL, Princeton, NJ and New York City, NY. We have efforts underway to expand to Delaware, Maryland and California. Please join us!
We hope we can count on your support and encouragement.
Bob Lobman
