Jade & Velvet are holding their annual get together to raise funds for the FASt Forward Fund – a charity initiative that provides support for children who suffer from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
This year’s theme for this special event is “A little goes a long way.” Attendees can look forward to a morning of entertaining and informative talks, as well as a tapas brunch. Actress Helene Truter will be the MC and the guest speaker at the function will be Elsabe Aldrich. www.elsabealdrich.com. Guests can also look forward to viewing the latest Jade & Velvet outfits in a special fashion parade and Gerald Clark will also perform.
Equestrian therapy – Equitots
Jade & Velvet owners Susan Louw and Magda Malan were the 2016 South African winners of the International Women’s Entrepreneurial Challenge in the Mentorship category. They were subsequently invited to attend the IWEC conference in Brussels in 2016 and also have the benefit of receiving mentorship from 3 previous winners. This event initiative has been close to their hearts for the past 3 years.
The FASt Forward Fund differs from other funds like the Beyers Truter Fetal Alcohol-Syndrome and interrelated Treatment Help Fund (FAITH). While the FAITH Fund concentrates on educating expectant mothers on the dangers of using alcohol during pregnancy, FASt-Forward focuses on providing equestrian therapy for youngsters suffering from the effects of the illness.
Horse riding has been proven to be an excellent form of therapy for individuals with special needs. By working with programmes like Equitots, the FASt Forward Fund gives FAS- sufferers access to this excellent form of therapy.
Who: Jade & Velvet
What: FASt Forward Fund charity fundraiser
When: Saturday 2 September, 2017 at 10am
Where: at De La Paix, Klapmuts (next to Butterfly World), Cape
Tickets: R300 (includes tapas meal, goodie bag, fashion parade, entertainment)
Book: Jade & Velvet stores – Oxfordstreet 28 Durbanville (021 976 1382), Tygervalley Shop 56 Tygervalley Centre Bellville. (021 914 6878), Somerset West Mall Shop 37 (021 852 7692), or 021 981 0195, info@choclatelace.co.za
To make a contribution: info@chocolatelace.co.za
Social media: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jade-Velvet/333707909991121
Web: http://jadeandvelvet.co.za/
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