Don't Freak, It's Faux! The Story Behind the Faux Fur Throws

DFIF Owner Susie Mullenger and Her Husband Dirk Susie Mullenger began her Faux Fur Throw business as a hobby, creating beautiful handmade blankets for family and friends. Then one fateful day, Susie got word that her dear friend’s niece, Carrie, had been diagnosed with Leukemia. The initial shock and sadness was soon transformed into steely optimism; Carrie will get through this.

Susie then made plans to visit Carrie in the hospital on Saturday. She also hoped to bring Carrie some comfort by giving her a cozy throw… and while she was at it, Susie thought it might be nice to bring a few extra throws to give to other ailing children on the ward.

This little girl lit up with joy when she received her donated faux fur throw. Come Saturday, Susie felt strangely disinclined to go - and she cancelled, promising to visit Carrie on Sunday. Yet on Sunday Susie felt the same way, and uncharacteristically reneged on her appointment. “I’ll come down on Tuesday,” she said.

Tuesday arrived, and this time Susie felt no apprehension. In fact, she felt compelled to skip her normal antique shopping route, and instead drove straight to the hospital. As planned, Susie first dropped off an armful of her throws to be handed out to other children on the ward, then proceeded on to Carrie’s room, only to find an empty bed.

Susie was immediately directed to the Intensive Care Waiting Room, where Carrie’s parents sat, alone and distraught. When they saw Susie, they fell into a hug, and with heavy tears explained how Carrie had just been rushed into ICU. Eventually phone calls were made, and as Carrie’s extended family rushed to her side, Susie considerately slipped out, and delivered the rest of her throws.

Overwhelmed with emotions, this young boy made a paper heart to show his appreciate for the donated faux fur throw he received. As she retraced her steps back down the ward, she suddenly noticed the glowing faces of children in their hospital beds, now cuddled up with their new throws. It was at that time, a vision was solidified! “Donate throws, and make a difference!”

Sadly, early the next morning, Carrie crossed over to the comforting arms of her Lord. It was this experience that prompted Susie to shift the focus of her once hobby, into a business dedicated to “our all-knowing Lord who loves us, and to sick children in desperate need of a little cozy comfort.”

Don’t Freak, It’s Faux is proud to donate a throw to a hospitalized child for every five full-sized throws sold. In the first 7 months of Susie’s business, over 250 throws have been donated to such children in need, and the goal for this year stands at 2,000! Susie’s beautiful, plush handmade faux fur throws make a great gift for yourself and others, and best of all, make a difference in the lives of children who could use a little sunshine.

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