"I am impressed at how such beautiful original artwork can also be so functionally useful. I have one of Rita's pillows, “A New Day,” in my office, and it is truly a “Spark of Joy!”

John E Knoebel, National Marketing Director, Alzheimer's Foundation of America

"I'm urging Rita to introduce her healing art to hospitals and rehab centers. I'd love to see them use her pillows for encouraging patients, and to bring brightness and color to their surroundings"
Jeannine F., Ph.D., R.N. Former Executive Director - Horizon Hospice, Chicago

"Rita, the comfort and cheer your pillows bring is real. I sent "Everything is OK" to a friend who is battling cancer, and she took it to every chemotherapy session to hug.
Carol Beatty, Chicago IL

"Rita, my friend just loved your "One Paw at a Time" pillow. She called to say how much joy it brought on the day when she had her weekly transfusion. This came just at the right time"
Elaine Spicer, Millers Beach, Indiana


"Wouldn't it be great if every wounded veteran like me got one of Rita's Care-Hug pillows as a "Welcome Home" gift. They're not just cheery to look at, but really practical - and just the right size for hospital beds, wheelchairs and arm support."
Bill White, Disabled Marine Veteran, Des Plaines, IL

"Rita, like many disabled vets, I've been in and out of the hospital for years. Your joyful, colorful pillows brighten our days and bring encouragement to those of us who have a long and difficult road ahead. Thank you so much for your support."
Kaney O'Neill, U.S. Navy Veteran, Chicago


"As a church group we are reaching out to homebound sick and lonely people. Now that we have "found" Rita's pillows, unlimited comfort and joy has been given with her "Care"Hugs". They are constant soft and huggable reminders that somebody cares."
Friends In Christ, a Ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Evanston, Illinois

"Everybody in our Communicare Family Center loves your cheerful designs, the posters will go in our emergency relief client area, where they will give comfort and hope to the many people who come to our center for help."
Martine Pitt, CEO, Communicare, Perth, Australia

"Thank you, Rita. Your wonderful pillows and gifts of artistry are beautiful and sweet. "Guardian Angels" especially touched my heart - reassuring me of peace begotten from a source more reliable than any other."
Betty Smith, Chicago


"I give my clients one of Rita's pillows at closings to celebrate their new home. They certainly stand out from the usual gifts, and people just love these cheerful"Care-Hugs".
Percy L. Smith, Realtor, Century 21, Chicago, IL

"Ever since the "One Paw at a Time" pillow arrived here at the office, people pick "him" up and hug him. This little pooch brings so much joy, and being in the business of assisting people during difficult times - that is saying a lot."
Jerry Starr, Account Manager, United Way of Silicon Valley, San Jose, CA