Thanks to a partnership with Malcolm Cummins from the 67 Blankets for Mandela Day initiative, Thornhill Manor residents have made a remarkable contribution to those in need this winter.
While the village’s knitting group focused on their ongoing charitable commitments this year, many other residents stepped forward to support the Mandela Day initiative. With wool kindly donated by Malcolm, and some residents even using their own, knitting quickly got underway across the village.
“The response was amazing,” said Jackie. “We only received the wool three months ago, and it wasn’t long before we ran out. Some residents even bought their own wool or used what they had at home.”
Residents knitted 1 496 squares and three completed blankets, enough to create over 34 blankets for people who desperately need warmth during the cold months.
“We are so grateful for the incredible effort by our residents. This truly is the ‘Rand Aid Way’ in action,” Jackie added. “Blessed be those who receive them.”
