Broll Foundation contributes to world’s largest happiness blanket event

The Broll Foundation recently donated 134 blankets to the 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day initiative, surpassing their initial goal of 67 and contributing to the initiative’s Hugest Happiness Blankets event.

The blankets donated by the foundation will be part of the massive blanket drive on March 20, which is inspired by the United Nations International Day of Happiness.

The event will feature the world’s largest happiness blanket, comprising thousands of blankets laid out at Nelson Mandela University in Port Elizabeth.

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Broll Foundation chairperson and group executive policies and procedures Yvonne Behari-Ram said, “We are thrilled to partner with 67 Blankets, an organisation that shares our values of making a difference in the lives of others.

“The overwhelming response from our teams has been fantastic and we’re proud to have contributed to the world’s largest happiness blanket event. It’s an incredible initiative and we’re honoured to be a part of it.”

The 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day founder Carolyn Steyn said, “We’re blown away by the Broll Foundation’s generosity and creativity in exceeding their goal of 67 blankets.

“Their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others is inspiring and we’re grateful for their partnership. Together, we’re creating a movement that’s not only knitting our nation together but also knitting nations together.”

As part of their commitment to making a difference, the foundation has also planned a new initiative called the Secret 67 Blankets and Scarves, where they will knit scarves to be distributed to those who need them.

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