Faith Over Fear and Rise and Restore inspire women at awareness event
More than 220 women gathered at the Riverside Country Estate for an unforgettable morning of strength, sisterhood and breast cancer awareness.
Over 220 women gathered at the Riverside Country Estate on Saturday for a morning filled with purpose and unity.
The inspiring Faith Over Fear event, hosted by Rise and Restore Project in collaboration with Faith Over Fear and Look Good Feel Better, focused on breast cancer awareness and the strength found in community.
Led by Martie de Villiers, founder of Rise and Restore Project, the event brought together women from all walks of life under a shared message of hope, healing and resilience.
In close partnership with Lynette Cilliers of Faith Over Fear, the programme created a space where stories were shared, support was offered and strength was celebrated.
Rise and Restore officially launched in March as a registered NPC. What began as a small effort to support the elderly has quickly grown into a broader outreach mission. It now works to restore dignity, build confidence and serve vulnerable individuals across different communities.
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With Bianca Birnie as the warm and engaging MC, the event featured powerful and emotional talks from a range of speakers who offered both professional insight and personal journeys.
De Villiers opened the event with words of encouragement and restoration. Cilliers then shared her deeply moving experience with breast cancer, reminding attendees that faith truly can triumph over fear.
Yvette Rheeder, representing Look Good Feel Better SA, spoke about the importance of self-care and confidence during cancer treatment.
Delia Annandale from Mike & Liz Hairpieces offered support and insight into hair loss solutions for women undergoing treatment.
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Pastor Michelle Swarts closed the day with a message on navigating complex trauma, faith, spiritual strength and community upliftment.
Decorated in hues of pink and white, the venue served not only as a place of awareness, but also of celebration. Survivors were honoured and those who fought bravely were remembered.
From inspirational talks to moments of quiet reflection, the atmosphere was both reverent and empowering.
“We wanted to remind every woman in that room that she is not alone, and that faith can overcome fear. It was more than just an event. It was a movement,” said De Villiers.
Throughout the day, women were encouraged to prioritise their health, embrace support systems and draw strength from one another. All proceeds from the event will go to the Rise and Restore Project and Look Good Feel Better SA.
