OML Cares
As makers we know that the beauty of what we create extend far beyond the finished piece, and the OML team is excited to highlight and collaborate with amazing non-profit organizations who donate their time and resources to help those in need.
At our OML 2017 maker meetup event, we were honored to present the mission of Knitted Knockers, our first OML cares community & philanthropy highlight.
At our OML 2017 maker meetup event, we were honored to present the mission of Knitted Knockers, our first OML cares community & philanthropy highlight.
Knitted Knockers is an amazing non-profit that provides special handmade breast prosthesis for women who have undergone mastectomies or other procedures to the breast. A traditional breast prosthetic can be expensive, heavy, sweaty and uncomfortable and typically require special bras or camisoles with pockets, and in addition, cannot be worn for weeks after surgery. Knitted Knockers are soft, comfortable, beautiful and offer a real feeling when placed in a regular bra and their special volunteer knitters provide free knockers to women in need.
OML believes that giving is not just about making a donation, it is about caring and making a difference. At OML 2017, hundreds of makers were able to connect with the founder of Knitted Knockers Canada, and if you are a maker who would like to volunteer or contribute to the knitted knocker mission (makers can find patterns and create local knitter knockers groups to make and donate finished pieces) just click the knitted knockers buttons below. Happy making!
OML believes that giving is not just about making a donation, it is about caring and making a difference. At OML 2017, hundreds of makers were able to connect with the founder of Knitted Knockers Canada, and if you are a maker who would like to volunteer or contribute to the knitted knocker mission (makers can find patterns and create local knitter knockers groups to make and donate finished pieces) just click the knitted knockers buttons below. Happy making!
