Warneke said the tea has already made a profit of more than R36 000. "This excludes the income that will materialise from the silent auction. The money will be used to ensure that the newly renovated safe house, which will be opening on 10 July, is a special place of refuge for those that unfortunately need the service."
The theme of the event was 'A step in the right direction'. Guest speaker Bruce Walsh, a former chairperson of George Child Welfare and survivor of the 1998 Planet Hollywood bomb blast at the Waterfront in Cape Town, challenged the ladies to step up and become winners. His message was meant for all as he explained, with humour, his ordeal in overcoming the loss of his legs as a result of the explosion. "Do not be passive passengers in your own life as none of us know what is in store for us when we leave home in the morning. Your life can change in a second."
Ning Bath, a guest at the function, said that the fashion show hosted by Fred Jonk Hair Design, Beleza Beauty Studio and Sandra's Closet confirmed that locally we have top-notch services available in George. To conclude the morning, the guests placed their bids for the silent auction in the containers on the tables. The winning bidders will be contacted during the week to arrange payment and collection of their wonderful auction items.
The lucky winner of the raffle was Ms W Mulder, who won a two-night stay for two people in the luxury five-star Manor House at Fancourt Hotel, valued at over R20 640.
Warneke said that the event would not have been as successful without the amazing sponsors who stepped up to support this annual child welfare fundraiser. "Each lady who purchased a ticket for the morning will enhance the notion of inspiring a little hope and happiness to children and families in crisis in our community."
Karen Warneke (right), organiser of the George Child Welfare ladies tea on Saturday, and Idonia Chandler.
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