DURBAN’S homeless community at the Denis Hurley Centre in Durban were gifted scarves made for them by the KnitWits for Madiba, as part of the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela initiative.
Scarves were recently distributed simultaneously at sites around the country to those in need – well timed, ahead of an imminent biting cold front.
Founder Carolyn Steyn said: “We aimed to spread joy and warmth all around our beautiful country. Parks and streets were brightened with our labours of love. Each scarf has a note attached (in all official languages) reading ‘I am not lost. If you are cold and need me, please take me. Love, 67 Blankets xxx!’ This is a fun way to keep our 67 Blankets movement alive.”
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This is the fifth year that 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day will host this nationwide initiative and the group welcomes with gratitude anyone wanting to be involved in making scarves and joining the 67 Blanket community.
Visit: Facebook: 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day (South Africa), Twitter: @67blankets, www.67blankets.co.za or Instagram: @67Blankets.
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