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 17th raises awareness of this serious health crisis and draws attention to the lifesaving research, treatments and community support available to give every baby a fighting chance. 

On the 17th November the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum will be lit up in purple, in support of this important cause.  Refreshments will be served and guests attending this event are asked to bring a blanket or beanie that will be donated to under privileged mom’s and babies.

Date: Friday, the 17th November 2017

Time: 17h30 – 19h30

Venue: Nelson Mandela Metropolitan Art Museum, 1 Park Drive, Central Port Elizabeth

Please RSVP before 13 November 2017

Telephone: 041 506 2000    

E-mail: artmuseum@mandelametro.gov.za