LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Some UK student-athletes took time out of their busy schedules to help children battling illnesses. They made some special homemade Christmas gifts which will soon be put to good use and keep several kids warm.
Some of the UK student-athletes were better at crafting than others, but they all had the same goal in mind. That was to make lots and lots of blankets for kids at Kentucky Children’s Hospital.
“Well, we’re making blankets for Kentucky Children’s Hospital because we love children,” said Zoe Swift, a sophomore on the UK women’s soccer team.
Several of the athletes had done this before, making UK blankets last year. But the turnout this year was even better.
“I think we all enjoy doing it, and it’s nice to give back to other people,” said Swift.
It’s not a requirement or a job that takes that much time or effort.
“Making blankets isn’t that hard,” said Swift. “But with the work you put into it, it’s great to see them happy.”
But for some of these UK athletes, it’s more than an effort.
“Why am I the only one struggling?” said Marcus Lee, a forward on the UK men’s basketball team. “I think it’s scissor problems.”
It’s a skill for them that they say their coaches haven’t taught them, considering you don’t need to know how to make blankets to play basketball.
“Finding the corner and cutting this blanket,” said Karl-Anthony Towns, another forward on the UK men’s basketball team. “I’m gonna make it nice.”
“We’re good at rebounding, shooting hoops, and assists,” said Marcus Lee. “We’re not good at crafts. This is my struggling point.”
So in the end, making dozens and dozens of blankets on a Tuesday night wasn’t their easiest task, but it was one that they say was worth it and a lot of fun.
The student-athletes aren’t at Kentucky Children’s Hospital when these blankets are delivered. They do get to see photos of how much these kids enjoyed the blankets afterwards and say that’s their favorite part.
The blankets will be given to patients at Kentucky Children’s Hospital on a later date before Christmas.
Source: http://www.wkyt.com/news/headlines/UK-student-athletes-practice-crafting-skills-for-Kentucky-Childrens-Hospital-285314931.html
