MOMS Club of West Des Moines works hard to keep kids cozy

Oh, how we love the holidays. The generosity and kind-hearted spirits, the smiles and thoughtfulness that people bring into our office is enough cause for holiday cheer.

Last Friday, Julie Petsche of the MOMS Club of West Des Moines, dropped off 30 fleece no-sew tie blankets for Children’s Cancer Connection to give to children recently diagnosed with cancer.

The MOMS Club is a national nonprofit organization comprised of local stay at home mothers and their children who get together and complete service projects, have play dates and hold other fun programs.

Petsche said MOMS Club of West Des Moines meets during the day, a time when moms need the most support. “We offer a variety of activities for moms and children to do, including but not limited to, family parties, guest speakers, monthly meetings, playgroups and family oriented activities,” she said.

The club learned about Children’s Cancer Connection through their past work with Blank Children’s Hospital. “While we do not have the ability to have a personal connection to the children, making no-sew fleece blankets gives us the chance to put a smile on their faces,” Petsche said.

“Once we decided we'd make them, we set a goal of 10-15 blankets. We ended up with 30 blankets!” she said. “Several moms got together one night for a MOMS night in and we tied all the blankets together. It was a great time knowing we were helping the children!”