Knitted Knockers are either knit or crochet by volunteers and are gifted to mastectomy patients.
We are a community based organization and in order to keep costs down we try as far as possible to connect our recipients to volunteer knitters that are local to them. With that in mind, please contact the supplier closest to you first. If they are unable to help you, please email us at knittedknockerssa@gmail.com and we will help you find an alternative.
What information you will need to provide
In order to provide you with Knockers, we will need the following information from you:
- your bra size – both the chest measurement and the cup size. eg. 36 C
- your colour preference (choose from here) every effort will be made to supply your preferred colour but it is not always possible.
- your contact details – phone number and email address
- if you can’t collect, we will need your delivery address.
Note
Although Knockers are gifted, if delivery is required, you will be asked to cover the courier costs. We would also appreciate it very much if you would donate a kit or two for our volunteers to make up.
List of Knocker Suppliers
Knitted Knockers are available directly to patients at many hospitals, breast clinics, oncologists, etc. around the country. If your care givers don’t have, please contact one of the suppliers below.
CANSA Care Centers
To find the CANSA Care Centre closest to you, please visit Find a Care Centre at cansa.org.za. Scroll down and click on your province to view the dropdown and select the Care Centre closest to you – click on the Care Centre’s name for the address and specific services offered – you will be referred to smaller branches if necessary.
Light a Sparke Foundation
The Light a Sparke Foundation has ambassadors in far flung places around the country. Please contact info@lightasparke.co.za to see if there is one near you that can fulfill your request.
Others
Gauteng
ColourSpun, Heidelberg, Gauteng – 0832685856 Dana
The Yarn Tree, Parktown West, Jo’burg. – 0827251968 Irene or Adrienne
Western Cape
Kerry-Anne Crichton-Stuart, Cape Town – 0824640823
HUG – A – HEART, Durbanville – 0838452252