(Pic
taken at the 2018 Secret Scarf Day at Zoo Lake in Johannesburg)
It’s that time of the year again and 67
Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day is preparing for their annual Secret Scarf
Mission, fondly known as the #SSS. KnitWits for Madiba around the country have
been knitting and crocheting beautiful scarves to distribute on July 9, 2019.
Now in its 6th year, this Nationwide
initiative has proved to be hugely successful, whereby thousands of scarves are
draped around trees and poles and hang resplendent for the taking, by passersby
in need. A note is attached to each scarf – “I am not lost, if you are cold and
need me, please take me”.
These handmade scarves are made with love,
to keep people warm in winter and are always distributed in July in celebration
of Nelson Mandela’s birthday.
Anyone is welcome to assist at the various
venues in tying the scarves to trees and poles. There is still some time to
make and donate scarves and a local Ambassador can be contacted via the 67
Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day website - www.67blankets.co.za
Partners are The Nelson Mandela Foundation,
Stuttafords Van Lines, and Cheeky Media
The Secret Scarf Mission in KwaZulu-Natal
takes place at St Mary's Hospital, Mariannhill, at 15h00.
For more information visit Blankets for
Nelson Mandela:
-Facebook: 67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela
Day (South Africa)
-Twitter: @67blankets
www.67blankets.co.za
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