Description:

The quilt design I (Ellen) made was inspired by Rae Senarighi's art "You Are Loved" billboards and signs. The fabric for this quilt was paid for by my dad and step-mom (Andy's mom and step-dad) and this quilt was hand quilted by Ellen's mom (Jeri Lijewski). It's safe to say my family loves all humans and especially supports LGBTQ+ youth. This quilt size is greate for Sunday afternoon naps! We hope it spreads Love & Joy wherever it goes! Andy Cray was a very cool human. We miss him a lot. We are working to continue his legacy and hope that all youth know their life goals and dreams can come true!

Size:

65" x 80"

Artist Statement:

Honoring my step-brother Andrew Cray who passed away from cancer in 2014: in his short adult life, he played a central role in securing new nationwide LGBTQ nondiscrimination protections as part of the Affordable Care Act, partnering with the White House and Department of Health and Human Services to create the Out2Enroll initiative to connect LGBTQ+ people with health insurance coverage options, assisting with the passage of the HOPE Act to make organ donation and transplantation more accessible to people with HIV, and drafting new provisions addressing the needs of LGBTQ youth for the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act.