Liz De Anza Students Donate Quilts to VCMC Oncology Clinic
Ventura Breeze
May 19, 2026
There’s something special about a quilt, isn’t there? It’s not just fabric and thread—it’s warmth, care, and a little piece of home. According to the *Ventura Breeze*, the Builders Club at DeAnza Data Middle School just carried on a beautiful twenty-year tradition by donating handmade quilts to the oncology and chemotherapy clinic at Ventura County Medical Center. These aren’t just any quilts; they’re stitched with love by local students, supported by the Ventura Kiwanis Club, and given to neighbors who are fighting some of the hardest battles of their lives.
What strikes me most is the longevity of this gesture. For two decades, Ventura’s youth have been learning that community isn’t about grand gestures—it’s about showing up, year after year. In a world that can feel so digital and disconnected, these kids are literally wrapping their neighbors in comfort. It’s a reminder that right here in Ventura, compassion is a tradition we pass down, one stitch at a time.
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