He is 109 years old but he is a great 'knitter'. Australia's oldest man, Alfred Date, aka 'Alfie' enthusiastically responded to the Phillip Island Penguin Foundation's appeal, which in March last year asked 'knitters' around the world to make wool sweaters. for little penguins to wear in case of an oil spill
He is about to end up run over, his mother saves him
He is 109 years old but he is a great 'knitter'. Australia's oldest man, Alfred Date, aka 'Alfie' enthusiastically responded to thePhillip Island Penguin Foundation appeal, which in March last year asked knitters around the world to make wool sweaters for little penguins to wear in the event of an oil spill.
So grandfather Alfie spent many days a knitting for little birds in distress and has produced many miniature dresses for them, thanks to its 80 years of experience and expertise in the knitwear sector. He started off as a self-taught after starting 'knitting' for his grandson in 1930. Today he has seven children and 20 grandchildren, and "about the same amount" of great-grandchildren.
His secret to a long life? Simply "wake up every morning". Thus the over one hundred year old shows us that it is never too late to help other living beings in difficulty. Alfie also keeps her hands active by making scarves for friends and hats for premature babies.
His donations of the sweaters for penguins they have been added to many others from all over the world. And they have been very important, because they prevent them from trying to eliminate the oil from the body with their beak, keeping them warm and safe from ingesting the substance.
The de programthe sweaters for penguins it started in 2001, 13 years ago, after an oil spill that affected 438 penguins. The Foundation provides a knitting pattern for all knitters who want to help the penguins.
To download it click here
Roberta Ragni
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