Knitathon is your opportunity to do your 67 minutes for Mandela Day

If you are wondering what you can do for your 67 minutes of community work for Mandela Day on Friday July 18 then join the Knitathon at the Three Cities Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel and Spa in St George’s Mall.

The hotel has joined forces with Bush Radio and Fair Cape Dairies to support the Little Fighters Cancer Trust and in the spirit of ubuntu is inviting everyone to come along to the Atrium at the hotel and either knit or crochet a square, help sew the squares together, donate some fabric or drop off blankets to assist those in need. The squares will then be sewn into blankets or quilts and delivered to the Trust.

The Little Fighters Cancer Trust was set up to relieve some of the heartache and difficulties faced by families affected by childhood cancer. Practical, individualised and fast assistance is given by means of providing what is needed in the home and in the hospital.

To join our community knitathon all you need to do is bring your needles and spend your 67 minutes knitting or crocheting a 15 x 15cm square (just cast on 30 stitches) or bring fabric cut to the same size. Donations of blankets can also be dropped off at the Atrium if you are unable to join the knitters! In addition, donations of activity books and crayons would be welcomed and can be dropped off at the same time. These will be taken to the children in hospital.

With Fair Cape Dairies providing some of their delicious yoghurts and chocolate mousse and the Hotel providing coffee, where else would you want to spend your community time? Join the team of knitters as they donate their time and effort and have a little fun as we make a difference in someone else’s life. And to add to that you could be in line to win a night’s stay on a bed and breakfast basis at this wonderful central city hotel. You could also win some fabulous Fair Cape Dairies hampers. All you need to do is to make sure that your contact details are attached to the donation. Listen to Bush Radio 89.5fm for Fair Cape giveaways and an additional chance to win a two night stay at Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel.

The Mandela Day event will take place from 11h00 until 16h00 on Friday 18th July at Mandela Rhodes Place Hotel and Spa Atrium.

Author: Jessica Miller from HIPPO Communications.
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