Welcome to the 4th Annual Nia CANSA Women’s Day Fundraiser

Theme: RESILIENCE – Rooted, Rising, Radiant

Women's Day | Saturday, 9 August 2025

10h00 for 10h30 – 13h30 (The coffeeshop & museum will be open until 14h30 if you would like to spend time after the event)

Rupert Museum, Stellenbosch

Sliding scale donation starting at R350-R750

You’re invited to a morning of movement, meaning, and magic — all in support of CANSA.

This year, we honour the strength and spirit of women with the powerful theme: Resilience.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

1. A professional guest speaker, Simone Arendse, Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Clin. Psych. sharing insight into mental wellness & emotional resilience.
2. Somatic educator, Mia Steyn, sharing embodiment practices and mindfulness techniques to sense resilience and invite more of it into your body & life
3. Personal stories from women & their lived experiences.
4. Time to reflect, reconnect, and recharge.
5. A joyful, themed Nia movement session guided by International Nia trainer Mia Steyn, & guest teachers — move, dance, embody resilience, and cast your intentions into the future. (no previous experience necessary)
6. Canapés & welcome drinks, sponsored by the Rupert Museum
7. A photo booth with a "Tree of Resilience" and gifts
8. Dress-up fun with a lucky draw for best-dressed, spot prizes, and gifts that celebrate your creativity and courage!
9. Upmarket goodie bags donated by women owned businesses

Dress-up theme: “Embodied Resilience”

Let your outfit tell a story of how you rise and recover. Here are some ideas to spark your imagination:

“Rooted & Radiant”

1. Attendees dress in earthy tones (browns, greens, golds) with flowers, leaves, or tree-motifs. Think of grounded beauty with sparkle.
2. Symbol: Tree of Life / Roots & Growth.

“Warrior Goddesses”

1. Flowing dresses, gold/silver arm cuffs, headbands, accessories—strong, feminine and fierce.
2. Symbol: Embodied resilience, ancient strength.

“Rising from the Ashes” (Phoenix Theme)

1. Reds, oranges, golds with feathers or fiery accents.
2. Symbol: Rebirth, transformation, bouncing back.

“I Am Resilient” - Words as Power

1. Invite women to dress in solid colors with their own empowering word pinned, printed, or painted on their clothing (e.g., “Bold,” “Soft,” “Still,” “Unbreakable”).

Lucky draw + thank you prizes for those who bring the spirit of the day to life!

Why you should come:

This event is more than a fundraiser — it’s a community experience. A space where women support women, where we acknowledge the struggles, celebrate the growth, and move together — for ourselves and for a good cause. It is an upmarket event in a beautiful venue, a unique experience where you will receive so much more than what you donate.

Limited spots available – Book now to be part of this special Women’s Day celebration!

All proceeds go to CANSA – your movement can make a difference.