The Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum plans to make South African history tomorrow night when it aims to be the first local heritage building lit up in purple for a good cause. This event, in support of World Prematurity Day, starts at 17:30 tomorrow (Friday, 17 November) at 17:30. The museum will be lit up before 20:00.
Guests to this event are asked to bring a blanket or beanie that will be donated to under privileged moms and babies.
Worldwide 15 million babies are born prematurely every year and premature birth is the leading cause of death in children under the age of five worldwide. World Prematurity Day on November 17 raises awareness of this serious health crisis.
Details are as follows:
- Date: Friday, 17 November 2017
- Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
- Time: 17:30
Mom’s Talk Workshop
In the same vein, the Nelson Mandela Art Museum is hosting a Mom’s Talk by Leah Hughes, founder of Gentle Breastfeeding Support, for new and expectant moms. The topic is The Art of Being a Mom: Breastfeeding, pre-birth planning and the first few days of motherhood. Moms are welcome to arrive from 9:30 and the talk will commence at 10:00. Babies are most welcome and the venue is pram friendly and has facilities for changing nappies.
Details are as follows:
- Date: Saturday, 18 November 2017
- Time: 09:30 for 10:00
- Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum
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