Share the Christmas spirit
Support the 31 Club's Christmas-themed Bridge Drive. The proceeds will be used to assist 50 various Durban-based organisations.
THE altruistic women from the 31 Club are at it again. Earlier this year they organised a Bags and Blossoms Spring High Tea fundraiser, which enabled them to raise R71 000. The public will not only be treated to coffee, tea, snacks and a lunch but will also be able to browse stalls selling Christmas treats and crafts.
Now the group is urging the public to support their Christmas-themed Bridge Drive. The public will not only be treated to coffee, tea, snacks and a lunch but will also be able to browse stalls selling Christmas treats and crafts. Every year the club hosts five events to raise funds and these are used to support 50 organisations within the greater Durban area, including the Animal Anti-Cruelty League, CHOC, I Care, Highway Hospice, Durban and Coast SPCA and Open Door Crisis Centre.
The 31 Club is a registered non-profit organisation formed in 1962 by a group of women under the chairmanship of Norma Rattray. The group strives to raise funds for various organisation and charities in KwaZulu-Natal. As the group consisted of 31 volunteers, the club was named accordingly, and membership remains at a maximum of 31 members, who work on a regular voluntary basis.
Currently, the club is co-chaired by newly-elected Mount Edgecombe residents, Lana Titmas and Monika Davies. The duo have urged passionate individuals who wish to give back to the community to join the club.
“It is a lot of hard work, but we have loads of fun. The vibe at the events as well as the gratitude from the beneficiaries make it all worth it,” said Davies.
- The Bridge Drive will be held at the Sea Cottage room at Greyville Race course on Thursday, 12 November at 9am. Entrance costs R250 per person. Contact Pam on 082 457 8554 or portland@iafrica.com.
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