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BY MALLORY ARN O LD
Can’t Quit the Knit
Dublin Girl Scouts celebrate Knitting Clinic’s 10th anniversary virtually
In fall 2011, Dublin Girl Scouts leader Liza Magee was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The fear and ill effects that come with the diagnosis are bad enough, but many cancer patients also lose their hair during treatment, just another facet that can be soul crushing. Magee’s loved ones saw her struggling and thought something could be done. Several leaders of the Dublin Girl Scouts put their heads together and held the first Knitting Clinic near Make a Difference Day in late October. 122 volunteers donated 50 items to The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital where Magee was receiving treatment. Since then, the tradition has continued. This year, the event celebrates its 10th anniversary. A lot to unravel Enter Carina Dacierno, the Knitting Clinic coordinator for Dublin Girl Scouts. She was a Girl Scout when she was a little girl and continues to be passionate about the organization today. There’s a lot involved in the Knitting Clinic – or should we say, a lot to unravel. Before COVID-19, the clinic was held in open common areas in Dublin schools and sometimes even the Dublin Community Recreation Center. Areas were sectioned off for types of knitting such as loom, needle and finger knitting. This year the clinic is virtual. 16 • October/November 2020
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