Janie Hickman, owner of Janie h. knits (located just outside the Town of Perth), is once again inviting residents to join her in her goal to knit helmet liners to give warmth to Canadians soldiers who are serving overseas.

According to Janie, her goal is to come up with a thousand helmet liners, which will be included in Christmas boxes for the soldiers. With only a few months left before the holidays, Janie is pressed for time, but with the interest her volunteers have shown in the project, she’s confident that they’ll reach the 1,000 marker in no time.

Add the fact that more and more people are interested in the endeavor, and Janie just might decide to make more warm helmet liners for our troops. She said that the response she’s received from complete strangers wanting to help has been overwhelming.

For the men and women stationed in Afghanistan, these knitted balaclava-type hats can go a long way in providing warmth in the extreme night time conditions of the country. Aside from providing a bit of extra comfort that goes beyond the issued equipment, the hats also give a touch of home, something Canadian soldiers need during the long months of their deployment.