Overwhelming Community Response to Volunteer Need at Regional Medical Center

Overwhelming Community Response to Volunteer Need at Regional Medical Center

February 20, 2025 in News, OB

On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Regional Medical Center (RMC) posted a simple call-out on their Facebook page looking for volunteers to help crochet or knit baby hats for newborns delivered here in Manchester, Iowa. The response was positively overwhelming. 

“It’s been incredible to see the amount of engagement that simple call out received,” shared Valerie Lindsay, Volunteer Services Manager. “The amount of calls, messages and emails I’ve received from community members looking to see how they can help has been nothing short of amazing.” 

Since that day, around 300 handmade baby hats have been delivered to the RMC OB & Family Health Department. 

“On behalf of the RMC OB team, we want to thank our community for donating their time and talents. These adorable baby hats will be given to all the newborns delivered here in Manchester,” shared Angel Martin, RMC OB Lead. At this time,

RMC is no longer in need of handmade baby hats. However, RMC is always looking for volunteers in other capacities. If you are interested, please contact Valerie Lindsay at 563-927-7534 or vlindsay@regmedctr.org.

Pictured: RMC OB Nurses with Donated Baby Hats, Angel Martin & Casey McMahon