Heartwarming Mother's Day Market in Brackenhurst raises funds and community awareness
La Vita Tour Kafe hosted its Mother's Day Market, an event dedicated to bringing small businesses together and giving local vendors a platform to shine, on May 11.
The market was more than just a celebration of mothers, but was a movement. It was a beautiful expression of the La Vita Tour Kafe motto, 'Support small businesses in making a difference for everyone.'
One of the day's most heartwarming highlights was the presence of the Animal Protection Network that joined the market to sell boerewors rolls and handcrafted items. Their mission is to raise funds for the care and welfare of our beloved fur babies.
The day was bursting with warmth, laughter, and discovery as attendees enjoyed a wide range of mouth-watering food and refreshing drinks, good-looking mothers' gifts, and a pleasant environment for everyone.
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