In 2014, former President Nelson Mandela’s assistant, Zelda la Grange challenged philanthropist Carolyn Steyn to knit 67 blankets for Nelson Mandela Day, and not one to shy away from a challenge Carolyn accepted. She called on her friends for help and developed a Facebook group called “67 Blankets for Nelson Mandela Day”.

Within a few days, hundreds of people from around the world had pledged to knit a blanket for Nelson Mandela Day. The project has grown into a movement that has exceeded all expectations. Stepping Stone Hospice recently received a visit from two representatives of this initiative and accepted a donation of 128 blankets.

Deirdre Xulu explained that a relative of hers was cared for in the In-Patient Unit and she has therefore put a request in on behalf of Stepping Stone Hospice for a donation. Here to receive the 128 blankets f.l.t.r.: Sister Beth Ndhlovu (Registered Nurse), Lina Madela (67 Blankets), Tersia Burger (CEO Stepping Stone Hospice) and Deirdre Xulu (67 Blankets).