A teacher in Pinellas County is continuing to head up a project that hits close to the heart while benefiting a local hospital.

For Betsy Mauro, this community service project isnt just about making blankets.

"Our goal has always been to get enough for all of the hospital, but especially the oncology wing, said Mauro, a math teacher at Pinellas Preparatory Academy in Largo.

The project is also in honor of family.

Back in 2010, my oldest son, Chris, was diagnosed with leukemia, said Mauro. When he was going through treatments, a friend of my husband gave us a two-sided fleece blanket. That blanket went to every doctor visit, every hospital stay.

That inspired her to bring the project into her classroom.

"Chris unfortunately passed away ten years ago, she said. We werent able to save h

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