Fleece & Thank You | Nicholas Kristock

In this episode, we sit down with Nicholas Kristock, founder and Executive Director of Fleece & Thank You, a nonprofit bringing comfort and hope to children facing extended hospital stays.

Nicholas shares how the simple gift of a handmade fleece blanket—paired with a personalized video message from the maker—creates a powerful connection between volunteers and patients. Since its founding, Fleece & Thank You has delivered thousands of blankets to hospitals across Michigan and beyond, turning moments of fear and isolation into ones filled with warmth and encouragement.

From corporate volunteer programs and community blanket-making events to innovative partnerships with hospitals and schools, Nicholas walks us through how Fleece & Thank You is building a movement of kindness—one blanket at a time.

Want to learn more or get involved? Visit fleeceandthankyou.org.