AS the winter cool sets in, a group of dedicated knitters and crocheters have been working tirelessly to bring warmth and comfort to vulnerable children and patients across The Bluff.

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At the helm of the Beanie Project is Captain Louise le Roux, Captain Avril Fabrè, Monica and Seun Pelser, and Celeste Thomson. They have just finished another distribution of handmade items to sanctuaries and organisations that care for the needy.

As a result of this ongoing effort, several child-oriented organisations such as Isaiah 54 Children’s Sanctuary, Shepherd’s Keep Child Care Agency and Journey of Hope received generous donations. Each of the centres was given 15 beanies for children aged one to two years, eight cot blankets, a knitted bed blanket and five pairs of knitted slippers.

Wentworth Hospital also benefited from the initiative, receiving two single-bed blankets, three cot blankets, four knee blankets, eight mini knitted bears, 36 bed socks, 36 premature baby booties and 80 beanies for premature babies and children up to two years.

The Brighton Beach Victim Friendly Centre and Bluff Assist each received 90 big beanies to help them in their ongoing outreach to children and adults in need.

Captain Le Roux said the Beanie Project does not only offer physical warmth but also a deep sense of direction and belonging to the community members who create the items by knitting and crocheting. She added that their efforts still show that age is not an impediment to having an impact.

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