This is a colorful map (more so than the one at the very bottom of the blog, and this map gives the states name. Over the 13 years Bridge and Beyond has been busy knitting and crocheting for charity, we've had participation from 41 states, 82% of the country. AND donations from around the globe from England, France, Germany, and Puerto Rico. That's pretty impressive I think, how about you?
The ONLY states where at least one person hasn't donated are:
Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas
Connecticut
Mississippi
Montana
Nevada
Rhodes Island
Wyoming
**Unless I've missed documenting someone along the line.
I remember the donation from England was from a man I had gotten to know in my early blogging years, he sent money and asked me to buy socks with it. The one from Germany was a military wife stationed in Germany. France...I think from memory was a lady who had a gift shop and sent things from the end of the year from her shop that didn't sell. Puerto Rico was actually more than one donation, DaMaris.
Just thought I'd share some our stories, our history if you will.
Mittens aren't the easiest item to make, so thought you might like to see how we faired with those over the years.
2009 our first full year 66
2010 151
2011 258
2012 300
2013 300
2014 130
2015 123
2016 108
2017 120
2018 75
2019 66
2020 81
2021 72....so far, as of Oct 31st
1, 850 pairs of warm hands! Our best years were 2012 and 2013 with 300 pairs each years, and our lowest year was 2019 with 66.
Remember to keep checking in, as I will continue to post donations and update totals as we make our way to Dec 31st, when we will close down Bridge and Beyond. If you've missed the announcement, please click HERE.
