Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage passengers as soon as once more knitted tons of of blankets for Challenge Linus, a charity offering consolation to needy kids.
Over 150 friends on the 128-day cruise participated within the challenge, creating over 500 blankets utilizing a staggering a million yards of yarn. This custom has been ongoing for over 20 years, with Holland America supporting the initiative by offering supplies and house for crafting.
Challenge Linus coordinators Gail and Marty Gottlieb sourced the yarn straight from producers, funded by fellow passengers and the cruise line. They even rented a trailer to move all of the provides! Passengers readily embraced the chance to offer again, creating a way of camaraderie whereas crafting.
Enjoyable Info:
- Challenge Linus is known as after the Peanuts sketch character.
- This Holland America custom has been operating for over twenty years.
- Finishing a blanket takes roughly 20-25 hours, with gentle and colourful patterns being hottest.
- The 2024 voyage produced 500 blankets, following 618 in 2023 and 500 in 2020.
