Many Thanks to
Rotary Club of Otahuhu Inc.
The Wine Makers Lunch held on Sunday 18th October at Alexandra Park was again well supported with 180 people attending.
This is the second year this event has been organized by the Rotary Club of Otahuhu Inc. to assist Hospice South Auckland. Merv Ah Chee is thanked in particular from the Rotary Club for his superb co-ordination of this event.
Lets Eat Group provided a 9 course tapas style menu and an excellent choice of wines from Villa Maria, Vin Alto and Montana that were matched to each course.
Dave Roper from Villa Maria spoke about the choice of wines and their uniqueness. A group of students from Kings College assisted with serving the food and their involvement with this fundraising event was also much appreciated.
Valerie Vili, Patron of Hospice South Auckland entertained guests about her recent overseas travels and her plans for the future. Valerie’s presentation was in the style of an interview hosted by well known TV presenter Brooke Howard-Smith asking the questions in an informal chat.
Hospice staff were on hand to encourage guests to purchase a brick or paver in the Valerie Vili Rose Garden at the Hospice.
An auction of variety items was successful with enthusiastic support by guests.
John Savory, Chair of Hospice South Auckland and Brian Fitzpatrick, President of the Rotary Club of Otahuhu Inc. thanked all who attended and supported this fundraising event. $12,000 was raised for Hospice on the day.
The Wine Makers Lunch is expected to continue as an annual event so diarise this special occasion for 2010. FULL STORY>>
Bereavement Service Volunteers Required
Emotional support is offered to families following the death of a love one. Contact is generally made by phone.
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Annual General Meeting Oct 09
The Annual General Meeting of Hospice South Auckland will take place at Totara Lodge, 140 Charles Prevost Drive, Manurewa, on Wednesday 14th October 2009 at 7pm.
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Wish List Sep09
Thank you so much to those of you who responded to our request for items in our June Newsletter Wish-list.
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Mother, Grandmother, Sister & Mate
Losing a loved one made easier with the help of Hospice
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Wine Makers Lunch Sep09
Last year the Rotary Club of Otahuhu held a Winemakers tapas style lunch and auction which raised $12,000 for Hospice South Auckland. This event was well supported and the feedback very positive with requests to organise another fundraiser lunch in October 2009.
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Valerie Vili Rose Garden
Turning the soil to plant a (golden-yellow) rose named in her honour, reigning Olympic champion Valerie Vili recently launched a special campaign to help Hospice South Auckland continue to deliver a very high standard of care to approximately 700 patients and families in its area each year.
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Farmers Manukau Fundraising
We are delighted that Farmers Manukau chose Hospice South Auckland as their charity to commemorate their 100 years birthday celebrations.
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Challenging Events
On Daffodil Day 2009, Papakura resident Latalia Bent shaved her head to raise funds in honour of her stepfather Collin Selman, who passed away at Hospice South Auckland in May of this year.
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Karaka Habourside House
United to Help Hospice.
KARAKA Harbourside’s “Hospice Job” is taking shape nicely, thanks to a community effort involving developers, contractors, construction workers
and the Counties Manukau Freemasons.
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