Celebrity host & entrepreneur Jo-Ann Strauss strutted her stuff Gatsby-style at a fundraiser for the aged in Cape Town over the weekend, sharing an important message with fans and followers.
As always, our April cover star looked stunning in a black 1920s flapper dress adorned with pearls and dazzling heels in a video at the event posted by Strauss to Instagram on Sunday.
Jo-Ann shares her thoughts after attending the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged fundraiser event:
“Great Gatsby-themed fundraiser for the Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged. Firstly as a Capetonian, I’d never say no to a Gatsby…”
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Well, saying no to a Gatsby should be a crime… Jokes aside, Strauss shares an important message about showing up for the elderly. She continues:
“We need to do more to support our elderly and I’ve realized that more and more when I realize how few people are adequately prepared for growing older comfortably and with dignity.”
With an ever-growing elderly population in SA, support for the aged should be top of mind. There are marginalised, struggling communities who need support in providing a safety net for the elderly. Strauss continues:
“To be able to lend my voice to amplify the voices of those often marginalized is a privilege and responsibility I don’t take lightly.”
Yes to this energy!
Even if you aren’t in a position to support your elderly community financially, there are other things you can do to support the aged. Whether it’s volunteering to raise funds for the elderly, paying a visit to the to your local old age home, or donating pre-loved items to the aged in need, even the smallest acts of kindness go a long way.
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Held up on the shoulders of the women who came before us, we ought to honour and support those who need it. Strauss shares this important message.
Concluding her post, Strauss teased an “exciting journey ahead” after sharing her honour of hosting the event.
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Feature Image: Instagram / @jo_annstrauss
