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PHOTO: Hazel Kindred, 10, cuddles up in her blanket from Lucy Blaylock.
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\"It makes me excited when I think of the kids getting the package in the mail and opening it,\" Lucy said. \"I always hope they'll know someone cares about them. It feels good to know that I'm helping all these kids feel loved.\"

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Veronica Blaylock
PHOTO: Lucy Blaylock, 11, sews blankets and masks for kids in need from home in Gallatin, Tenn.
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Once the global coronavirus pandemic hit, Lucy began making masks for health care workers and children in addition to her blankets. She's donated 1,100 masks since March to those asking for a helping hand -- including an order for the Ronald McDonald House, her mom said.

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Another little batch, but this time we added a little extra love to one of the masks for a dear friend. ❤️ Our hearts are breaking to hear of the struggles many in the healthcare community are facing. We feel such gratitude for them. We personally know and love many of them and our respect and appreciation for them has grown! Please #stayhome. It's one thing many of us have the option to do. It may not be easy or convenient, but it IS selfless and kind. ❤️ #lucyslovemasks #lovelikelucy @tieks #SewTOGETHER #SeparatedTOGETHER

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\"Kindness does matter, it always will,\" Lucy said. \"It makes the world a better place when we do kind acts. It may get hard sometimes, but what we are doing is making a difference.

Lucy, who lives in Gallatin, Tennessee, received a volunteer service award from President Trump earlier this year as well as the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. She tells kids interested in volunteering not to \"wait until you have everything figured out\" and to \"just start and keep going. Serving always matters.\"

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