Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards in Terrebonne, Oregon, will host a community fundraiser this Saturday aimed at helping families deal with the daily costs of cancer treatment. The event, called "Threads of Hope," is a quilt and antique sale whose proceeds will benefit the FHC Crush Cancer program.
Event details and purpose
The sale runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the vineyard, located at 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive in Terrebonne, Ore. Admission is free.
Organizers say proceeds will be directed to Central Oregon families facing cancer to help cover everyday expenses incurred during treatment, including gas, groceries, lodging and child care. Visitors will be able to browse and purchase handmade quilts and antiques, while local wine and wood-fired pizza will be available for purchase at the vineyard.
How community members can take part
- Attend the sale from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (no admission charge).
- Buy quilts, antiques, wine or pizza on site to support the fundraiser.
- Quilters and donors who wish to contribute can contact the organiser, Miriam Lea, by email or phone.
Those wishing to donate quilts or other items, or to inquire about contributing to the benefit, are asked to contact the organiser, Miriam Lea, at leami@yahoo.com or by telephone at (503) 575-0717.
“Proceeds from the fundraiser will support Central Oregon families facing cancer,” the event notice says.
Context and local impact
Charity sales such as this are a familiar community response where rural and small-town organisations try to bridge gaps in support for people undergoing medical treatment. The FHC Crush Cancer fund aims to address non-medical but essential costs that can strain households — expenses that are often not fully covered by insurance or provincial and federal programmes. By targeting day-to-day needs such as fuel, groceries, lodging and child care, the fundraiser attempts to ease immediate financial pressure on families while they manage treatment schedules and recovery.
While this event is being held in Terrebonne, Oregon — not to be confused with Terrebonne, Quebec — it is an example of how local community groups mobilise in North America to support people affected by cancer through practical, grassroots fundraising drives. For communities watching for models of effective local support, the structure is simple: community donations and volunteer time are converted into direct aid for families in need.
Practical information
| What | When | Where |
|---|---|---|
| "Threads of Hope" quilt and antique sale | Saturday, Aug. 29, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Faith Hope & Charity Vineyards, 70450 NW Lower Valley Drive, Terrebonne, Oregon |
For further enquiries about donating quilts or other items to the sale, contact Miriam Lea at leami@yahoo.com or (503) 575-0717.
This report is based on the event notice published by KTVZ. WE NEWS aims to keep readers informed about community initiatives that support people facing health challenges, whether locally or in communities that share our name.
