# Mary Dempsey and Vickie Rucker - The Comfort Angels

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Podcast: [Lydia's Lunch Bunch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lydia-s-lunch-bunch-6994201)
Published: 2026-08-20T16:37:36+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/lydiaslunchbunch/3083910
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Duration seconds: 2495

## Resource

Comfort Angels founder Mary Dempsey and administrative assistant Vickie Rucker join Mark and Pam to talk about their group of local volunteers who craft handmade items to bring comfort to those in need. Dempsey founded the group in 2018 as a way to support cancer patients, military veterans, and others. This year, the Angels have donated over 1,800 items.

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