On the 1st of September, also known as Spring Day, the SUPsistas celebrated their 5th Birthday with a beach party in Small Bay, Bloubergstrand. The morning was filled with fun, and smiles were drifting around everywhere. The SUPsistas enjoyed several challenging games, in and out of the water. Thereafter, a raffle was held to raise funds.
The SUPsistas had decided that all the proceeds of the day would go towards a child named Francois van Deventer. Francois was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy when he was one year old. He now needs to go to a special school where he can get the care and therapy that will help him cope.
His parents need to raise R50 000 to make this a reality.
Karina Figl, founder of SUPsistas, explains “Our mission is to inspire women to have fun on the sea and to raise funds to support children empowerment programs. Hearing Francois story on the radio SUPsistas decided to organize a raffle and we are excited to donate R 5000 towards Francois education.”
Francois parents are also holding a fundraiser on the 30 September 2016 at Rooikranz Hall, Grassy Park. Hopefully they will be able to raise enough money to pay for a new, special therapy that will be extra helpful for this special little boy.
You can contact Kim van Deventer directly if you would like to buy tickets or make a direct contribution: 0603098622 vandeventerkim@gmail.com
To find out more about SUPsistas go to www.supsistas.co.za or call Karina Figl on 072-3202444.
Small Bay was iridescent with serene waters of translucent blue and turquoise, when SUPsistas celebrated their 3rd Birthday Bash on Thursday, 4 September. SUPsistas founder Karina Figl, her right hand "sista" Michéle Minnaar and the Xpression on the Beach (XOTB) team set up the scene for what was going to be another fun celebration! Read our article here...
April 2014 SUPsistas mentioned in Women's Health Magazine
5th September 2013 SUPHQ.com
COME PADDLE AND PLAY WITH THE SUPSISTAS September 11, 2013 Last week on Thursday, 5th September approximately 35 SUPsistas met at Small Bay for a fun-filled morning to celebrate SUPistas 2nd Birthday party. There were lots of prizes, yummy cupcakes, fun races and lucky draws! The sistas warmed up with... Click here for the full article
Article in the TygerBurger Newspaper for our 2nd Birthday (:
7th February 2013 Wa-SUP!!!! Shaking legs and numb toes
Check below all the details http://www.tygerburger.co.za/articles/articledetails.aspx?mode=news&id=34147
Click here to see all the photos from the SUPsistas Bday Bash!
31 Aug 2011 Tygerburger SUPsistas Launch
GIRLS, STAND UP FOR FUN AND FUNDS By Leon Steenkamp 2011-08-31 The group of SUPsistas will introduce women to the sport of stand up paddling and also help raise funds for local needy children.
