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.
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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.
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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.
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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.