Our Mission
Craft for BabiesOur school clubs meet weekly during the school year to crotchet, knit, and sew premature-sized baby hats, headbands, and blankets. Open to all students from Arizona College Prep High School, Basha High School, AMS Middle School, and community members too!
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Collect From CommunityWe collect donated items for premature babies from members of our local Phoenix-area community -- crafted or purchased, such as preemie-sized hats, swaddling blankets, yarn, and more.
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Give to Hospital NICUsMultiple times during the school year, we donate all crafted, made-by-students, and collected donated community items to donate to the hospital NICUs in numerous cities throughout Arizona.
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Our Items
All items are individually packaged in sealed plastic bags and labeled with a size sticker to help nurses find the best fit for the preemie. Burial gowns are wrapped in tissue paper and presented in white boxes with a card for grieving parents. All packages include a club-info notecard for the parents receiving the gift to know how the gift was made possible.
By the Numbers
Our Club in Action
Knots for NICU was founded in August, 2022 by Karis Wales at Accelerated Middle School (AMS) at Basha High School, Chandler, Arizona.
Presently in its third year, the club has grown to two chapters with 80+ members (6th - 12th grades) at two high schools, one middle school, and even homeschool members! 2024-2025 ACP High School Chapter Club Officers:
2024-2025 Basha High School & AMS (middle school) Chapter Club Officers:
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