Marnie & Michael host First Annual 'Spring Revival' for Mental Health

BARRIE, Ontario - May 5, 2023 - PRLog -- Artisan leather creator and mental health advocate Marnie & Michael will be hosting a fundraiser on Saturday May 6th called THE SPRING REVIVAL held at Sevenoaks Academy. Launched during mental health week, the event will feature a free guest speakers series, a daytime pop-up market and an evening VIP fashion show.   Marnie & Michael chose the RVH FOUNDATION as the inaugural fundraiser recipient.

Founder, Jennifer St. John is excited about the opportunity to share Marnie & Michael's products, her mental health advocacy work, and further cultivate a supportive mental health community.

"The event is a platform to increase awareness with the hope of reducing the stigma," said St. John. "We're thrilled to be able to align with other businesses that share this mission."

The  free daytime event from 12pm-5pm will include an exciting lineup of guest speakers, with a focus on women/youth mental health with businesses and experts. There will also be a local vendor market, Mother's Day station activities for kids and additional resources on mental health. The evening portion will be a ticketed event from 7pm to 10pm and feature a VIP Fashion Show with local vendors, silent auction, appetizers and beverages and additional fundraising opportunities.

"My sisters and I grew up during a time when no one talked about mental health, and if they did, it was in a derogatory way, and usually there were terms like 'crazy' thrown around," shared founder Jennifer St. John. "I often felt on the outside in conversations and have always fought for more awareness and less judgment." Today, the topic is more openly discussed, including increased focus on youth mental health and the importance of mindfulness and self-love. "This event is an extension of this momentum," shared St. John. "We need to keep talking, learning, listening and believing."

Marnie & Michael donate up to 15% of all profits from their artisan handbags to mental health initiatives.

Marnie & Michael will be featuring their 2023 Revival Line, a series of three product favourites revitalized with a stamped croc pattern plus the launch of three brand new designs, including her mental health journal which incorporates quotes from her mother's mental health journey.

EVENT PAGE: https://marnieandmichael.com/pages/spring-revival
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