Suzanne Weil, public relations officer for Ninesquared Communications and Events explained the magnitude of the blanket drive, which is aimed at honouring Mandela’s legacy.
“This year the campaign wants to produce 21 000 blankets by 21 April this year and set a world record in the process,” she said.
Weil added that the campaign would also be supported by well-known personalities such as DJ Fresh, Johnny Clegg, Trevor Noah and Miss South Africa, Zipozakhe Zokufa.
She said the blanket drive was a way to get young South Africans involved in such initiatives, and schools which enter stand a chance to win R650 000 in cash prizes.
The challenge will run until 15 April and is open to all schools across the country.
For interested schools, the school challenge will require each school to:
- Donate a minimum of 21 handmade blankets measuring 140 x 180cm to 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day by 15 April
- Complete an entry form for each blanket. Entry forms are available for download at www.67blankets.co.za
Details: Visit the 67 Blankets Facebook page, www.67blankets.co.za or @67Blankets on Twitter.
Will your school be taking part in the exciting challenge? Share your views and photos of your blanket drive on the Sandton Chronicle Facebook page.
