ConKerr Cancer is an organization where pillowcases are made to give to kids struggling with cancer. ConKerr Cancer began in 2002, when Cindy Kerr’s son was diagnosed with cancer. Cindy started to make pillowcases in order to make the hospital room bright and cheery. ConKerr Cancer, who may want to find the best bed pads here, established 125 chapters so far, and they’re serving children in 225 hospitals and pediatric hospices across the United States, Canada, and South Africa.Volunteers are a huge part of this organization. Volunteers work to help make pillow cases from North America and South Africa, which they made over 430,000 pillow cases since the organization’s establishment. School groups, sewing circles, church groups, and even fabric stores have all pitched in to help.  Riya Patel ‘15, who is a student participating in the activity, says, “It’s a fun way to make pillowcases for kids with cancer.” Though ConKerr Cancer tries to help children’s battle with cancer as easy as possible, the growing number of sick children never ends.

The goal of ConKerr Cancer is to give every child who is seriously ill a bright and cheery pillowcase in North America by 2015.

ConKerr Cancer is an activity offered at Padua, run by Mrs. Denest. Padua has offered this activity for four years, and this year there is a total of 32 students participating in ConKerr Cancer. Emily Villacis ‘15, says, “ I definitely support the cause because since these kids are in the hospital for long periods of time, I’m glad I can do something even if its something little like a cute pillowcase to brighten up their day.” At the beginning of the activity, students donate $10.00, which goes toward purchasing fabric to make pillow cases. The students also learn how to work the sewing machine as well as cutting and sewing fabrics. When the pillowcases are complete, Mrs. Denest takes them to a drop-off location where they will then be sent out to children’s hospitals.

ConKerr Cancer is a great organization helping kids with cancer by making the battle as cheerful as possible.