At Children’s Blankets of Love, every blanket carries a message of comfort, compassion, and community. Recently, Founder Barbara Marchioni personally delivered 100 new blankets to Duke Children’s Hospital, continuing CBOL’s mission of supporting hospitalized children across North Carolina.

The hospital staff warmly welcomed Barbara and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the generous blanket donation. Team members even paused to take photos together, celebrating not just the delivery itself, but the meaningful impact these blankets have on pediatric patients — especially those facing long-term hospital stays.

A Simple Gift with a Powerful Impact

For children who are hospitalized for extended periods of time, a blanket becomes more than just bedding. It becomes:

• A source of warmth during medical treatments
• A sense of security in an unfamiliar environment
• A reminder that their community cares about them
• A personal item they can call their own

Staff at Duke Children’s Hospital reiterated how important these blankets are for pediatric patients navigating difficult diagnoses and lengthy recoveries. In moments when comfort matters most, something as simple as a soft, colorful blanket can help ease fear and bring reassurance.

Continuing the Mission of Children’s Blankets of Love

Since its founding, Children’s Blankets of Love has remained committed to delivering hope, one blanket at a time. Each blanket delivery represents the generosity of donors, volunteers, community partners, and families who believe in showing up for children when they need it most.

Barbara’s hand-delivery of 100 blankets to Duke Children’s Hospital reflects the heart behind the organization — personal connection, gratitude, and a deep commitment to serving hospitalized children across North Carolina.

Because of your continued support, CBOL can keep expanding its reach and ensuring that children facing medical challenges feel seen, supported, and loved.

Get Involved

You can help Children’s Blankets of Love continue making an impact.

Here’s how you can support our mission and get involved:

• Donate new blankets to support upcoming hospital deliveries
• Host a blanket drive with your school, church, business, or community group
• Partner with us as a corporate sponsor
• Make a monetary donation to help us purchase additional blankets
• Volunteer to help sort, package, and prepare blankets for delivery

Every blanket makes a difference. Every act of generosity matters.

Join Children’s Blankets of Love in bringing warmth and comfort to children at Duke Children’s Hospital and beyond. Together, we can continue delivering hope — one blanket at a time.