Graceful Stitches Grand Opening Shop to Donate all Profits to Cancer Research

Graceful Stitches is a non-profit organization run by women whose lives have been directly changed by cancer, with a goal to raise funds through the sale of elegant, hand-made scarves and accessories.

Medfield, MA April 1, 2004 - With a first store opening set for Saturday, April 3rd, 2004, Graceful Stitches of Medfield, MA, will be a full service yarn shop selling yarn and knitting supplies as an expansion of the founders mission. Originally based upon home party sales, Graceful Stitches has grown to include nearly 100 people from across the United States, having raised nearly $80,000 in the first fifteen months.

Fully run by volunteers, all of Graceful Stitches profits will continue to be donated to help those suffering from cancer and to support groups seeking to find a cure. The spirit of this organization continues to be to turn tragedies into triumphs, one stitch at a time.

Supported by a growing number of volunteer knitters from around the country, Graceful Stitches has a primary goal of raising funds through the sale of elegant, hand-made scarves. Woven together towards a common goal, Graceful Stitches enthusiastic volunteers have contributed their time, their talent and financial support to help their non-profit achieve this current level of success.

A Small, Cozy Knitting Shop
Located in the center of Medfield, Massachusetts, at 505 Main Street, the store will be centrally located for those wishing to purchase knitting supplies and elegant hand-knit items. Also chosen to provide a location for local volunteers to gather, old and new friends can come together with the common goal of wanting to make a difference in the lives of those who have been touched by cancer.

Future Online Expansion
In addition to the retail store location, Graceful Stitches plans to continue to improve their website so those out of area can purchase both their knitting supplies and hand-knit items on-line.

Major Beneficiaries
Major beneficiaries of Graceful Stitches efforts have thus far included:
Douglas G. Woodruff Fund for Colorectal Cancer Research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
David B. Perini, Jr. Quality of Life Clinic at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
The Dunkin' Donuts Award Fund for Breast Cancer Research at Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA
The "Friends for Life" Neuroblastoma Endowed Fellowship at Dana Farber.

More Information
Visit www.gracefulstitches.org or drop into the first Graceful Stitches shop at 505 Main Street, Medfield, MA 02052 (508-359-1505). Current shop hours of operation are Monday Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm EST. Expansion of store hours will be based upon availability of additional volunteers.

About Graceful Stitches
Graceful Stitches (www.gracefulstitches.org) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in November 2002 by women whose lives have been directly changed by cancer.
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