In the Press

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Press Coverage

Handmade with love press clipping
“Handmade with love”Saturday Star, Canvas Life, 15 June 2013. A full feature on founder Mike Walker’s grandmother Patricia van der Merwe and the knitters of Meadowlands.
Michael Walker (37), Founder of the Gogo Trust press clipping
“Michael Walker (37), Founder of the Gogo Trust”Magazine profile on the idea that started it all: one hand-knitted beanie from his grandmother.
Gogos keep nation warm press clipping
“Gogos keep nation warm”The Citizen, 25 June 2014. 650 grandmothers knit to support their families.
Get knitting with Gogo’s press clipping
“Get knitting with Gogo’s”The Citizen Cares, 24 May 2013. Four years of success in providing beanies.
Knitting for the nation! press clipping
“Knitting for the nation!”Daily Sun, June 2010. Ekurhuleni gogos knit beanies and scarves for World Cup fans.
Bring out the beanies! press clipping
“Bring out the beanies!”The Big Issue, July 2011. The Beards for Beanies campaign with The Beardly Bunch.
Elderly knit winter beanies for the needy press clipping
“Elderly knit winter beanies for the needy”The Citizen, August 2011. Over 32,000 children received beanies.