Durban North church’s knit-a-thon warmth project a success
The knit-a-thon was held in the courtyard of the church situated on Chelsea Drive with the aim to crochet and knit as many items, including beanies, jerseys and blankets for the community who often face the harsh winters with very little.
LOCAL resident and member of St Martin’s Church, Sharon Liebetrau said she has been blown away by the generosity of the north Durban community who recently supported the church’s knit-a-thon in aid of residents in rural Bulwer in the foothills of the Drakensberg.
The knit-a-thon was held in the courtyard of the church situated on Chelsea Drive with the aim to crochet and knit as many items, including beanies, jerseys and blankets for the community who often face the harsh winters with very little.
Liebetrau said she was thrilled with the support which saw more than 330 beanies being knitted and donated.
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“We were absolutely overwhelmed by the support of everyone who donated through the week and on the day and those who joined us to knit in the courtyard. The day we actually held the knit-a-thon was cold and rainy but it didn’t stop people supporting our drive. It was so encouraging to see people willing to give from the bottom of their hearts.
“In the back of our minds we had set the target of 200 beanies for the community but I’m so pleased to say that in all, we had 330 beanies of all shapes and sizes made and donated and that number is expected to increase as we have a few more days to collect.
“Special mention must go to the ladies from the Let’s Knit group, who brought in 80 beanies they had knitted which was just fantastic, and to the Trinity Methodist Church, who had done a winter warmth collection, and supported our initiative. It was truly heartwarming,” she said.
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