The Quilt Project
The Cervical Cancer Quilt Project is a key component of the NCCC public education initiative to raise awareness about cervical cancer. The quilts are made by, or in memory of, women who have battled cervical cancer and precancerous HPV lesions. These quilts are magnificent works of art. They give a human face to cervical cancer and HPV disease, create a compelling sense of urgency about this terrible disease, and serve as a dramatic way of expanding awareness about cervical cancer, HPV and the importance of early detection and prevention. They also reach women, their family members and caregivers in an affirmative way—allowing a cancer message to be absorbed in a comforting environment.
Quilts on Display
The quilts are exhibited in hospitals, cancer centers, clinics, and at professional and women’s health conferences across the country. Beautiful standing alone, they also serve as focal points and powerful visual aids for education programs about HPV and cervical cancer and the importance of early detection and prevention.
With the quilts as a backdrop, physicians, oncology nurses, advocates, family members, patients, and survivors speak about cervical cancer to their colleagues, women in the community, family members, caregivers and others.
Want to display or donate a quilt?
For more information or to arrange to help in the development of quilts, please contact NCCC. If you would like to request quilts for display at your organization or at an event, please download the quilt request form and complete and return that via email or fax, as indicated on the form.