"Knitting is great for focusing. It allows
you to be creative and accomplish something even when you're not feeling
well or when you don't have a lot of energy."—Breast
cancer survivor Lynn Sitton, on the benefits of participating in
Knit for Life™ during
treatment
"When you're knitting, the repetitive motions
block the hormone noradrenalin. That lowers blood pressure and our heart
rate, leaving you feeling peaceful." —Natural Living Today
magazine, on findings from Harvard Medical School research
"It has been the high point of every week;
something to look forward to everyday. Cancer is secondary to knitting." —Seattle
Cancer Alliance caregiver
