Non-profit organisation 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day celebrated their fourth anniversary at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton on 27 January.
The organisation hosted the celebration with the knitwits, with a great entertainment line-up featuring 67 Blankets ambassador Timothy Moloi, Angela Killian and Craig Urbani among others.
Founder of 67 Blankets Carolyn Steyn said, “A most special thing has happened. When I see the spirit of ubuntu, the sense of community that has grown within our group of knitwits from all walks of life, from all backgrounds, I am truly inspired.”
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This year the organisation will celebrate Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday by creating a record-breaking mosaic blanket featuring the former president’s portrait. The blanket will be laid at the Zonderwater Correctional Centre on 24 April.
Steyn added,”I often see the most unlikely friendships being formed; people who often felt alone suddenly become part of a group, part of a team that helps enrich their lives and the lives of others. So many of us find a sense of purpose, of belonging, and I feel blessed to count myself as one of those people.”
The 67 Blankets South Africa has already broken the Guinness World of Records more than once and has delivered thousands of blankets and scarves to those in need.
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Founded in 2014, in response to Zelda la Grange’s challenge to knit 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, the organisation has grown into an international
movement and incorporates myriad participants.
Details: www.67blankets.co.za
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