Background

Just over a week ago I (@melanieminnaar) posted a Tweet on Twitter suggesting that it would be great if the SA Twitter community (SA Tweeps) could donate blankets to those in need this winter.

Well, the power of social networking and the strength of the SA Tweep community has flexed its muscles and this idea has grown into a full blown initiative with national interest.

There are over 50,000 registered Twitter users in South Africa and if we get 5% attendance it will be a substantial number to consider.

What You Can Do

• Come and meet your fellow Tweeps (there are over 50,000 of us in South Africa!) at a coffee shop in your city in the first national TweetUp for a good cause.
• Bring a donation of new OR old blankets and/or warm clothes for the needy. These will be donated to various charities as part of the respective media partner’s initiative.
• Bring money for your own drinks and food
• Take photographs and send it to photo@twitterblanketdrive.co.za

We need venues and hosts for all the other major cities. If you can help, please Contact Us

Cape Town

	On saturday 29 at 6pm, come to @TRUTHcoffee, hand in a blanket, get a coffee, meet some twitter people. Not hard. #CT #tbd #gooddeed
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	Twitter Blanket Drive! Bring a blanket 4 the poor, join me 4tweetup@CoffeeJunction,CapeTown,Tygervalley! 29May,6pm #TBD
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Durban

	Durbs RSVP #TBD at @vidaecaffe Gateway on 29 May 2010 from 6pm. www.twitterblanketdrive.co.za Pls RT
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Johannesburg

	#Joburg! Be a part of the 1st national TweetUp on 29 May, 6pm. Be a part of #TBD and donate something warm for those less fortunate for winter 2010
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Knysna

	#Knysna #TBD. Venue: #Bosun's Pub & Grill. Blankets will go to Knysna Round Table for distribution
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Overberg

	#Overberg #TBD Sat 29 May, 10am to 1pm. bring a blanket, grab a coffee & enjoy the beautiful coastline. see you there. Please RT
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Port Elizabeth

	All PE TWEEPS #TBD at Mint Humerail 29th May 6pm pls come and support the event! I KNOW u all CAN! :-) #portelizabeth #PE
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Pretoria

	#TBD Hey Tweets! Just a reminder on the Twitter Blanket Drive, 29/5/10 @ 18:00, The Hub Cafe, 105 Duxbury Str. Hillcrest, PTA. C ya there!
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	Braaivleis fires @ #TBD Pretoria!! Bring blanket , meat to braai! Get coffee and great company!!
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