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RELAY FOR LIFE 2022 This year the Relay For Life event raised over $380,000 and it is hoped that this mark can be reached again next year. Relay For Life is a 24-hour event that sees cancer survivors, carers and those who have lost loved ones to cancer join in remembrance while raising much needed funds. Relay For Life is one of the Cancer Society’s key fundraising and community engagement activities. It’s for people of ages and fitness levels. Anyone can take part if you’re interested in entering a team head to relayforlife.org.nz/manawatu! Relay For Life is an annual fundraising event and will celebrate its 22nd anniversary next year. DETAILS Relay For Life 2022 Riverside Walkway, adjacent to Waterloo Park, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 26/03/2022 12pm to 12pm (24 hour event) $10 per person registration https://www.facebook.com/RelayForLifeManawatu www.relayforlife.org.nz/manawatu CONTACT rebecca.bensemann@cancercd.org.nz
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REGIONAL ROSE DISPLAY AND FLORAL ART DESIGNER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION See hundreds of beautiful roses at the Regional Rose Display and Floral Art Designer of the Year event. There will be other displays featuring roses and rose plants will be for sale including the new rose 'Pride of Palmy' bred by Rob Somerfield and named for the 50th anniversary of the international rose trials in the city. Entry by gold coin. Show open Sat 27th 11.30am - 4pm and Sunday 28th 10am - 4pm. DETAILS Regional Rose Display and Floral Art Designer of the Year Competition Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre 27/11/2021 Sat 27th 11.30am - 5pm, Sunday 28th 10am - 4pm Gold coin Roses Manawatu Facebook page
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GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER: ALL FOR LOLO, SUPPORTING LOLO TO LIVE A BETTER LIFE Garage sale fundraiser: all for Lolo. Lolo is an argentinian baby who will have access to a medical treatment to improve his quality of life but he needs to start preparing for a long trip and a long stay away from home while the treatment is given to him. So we decided to organise this garage sale in order to support him in this new journey. We have a great selection of clothes and shoes (children and adults), outdoor equipment, toys (great Xmas present opportunities! 🎅🎁) and a collection of label clothing that will be a steal of a deal 😎!!! Please, come and join us and keep supporting us in this cause. DETAILS Garage Sale Fundraiser: All for Lolo, supporting Lolo to live a better life 98 Marne Street, Hokowhitu, Palmerston North 20/11/2021 7 am to 12 pm https://www.facebook.com/events/403051624851322 CONTACT Florencia Yedro 02041484214 |
RED CROSS ORIENTEERING FUNDRAISER A group of students from the Palmerston North Girls High School, and as a week long project a group of us have decided to host an orienteering fundraiser. The funds raised from this event will be donated to the Palmerston North Red Cross, who are currently supporting the many refugees of Afghanistan. There is also an optional costume competition, with prizes from our sponsors, as well as many spot prizes for anyone that participates. We ask everyone to please bring a pen or a pencil, as well as a mask for registration and prize-giving. DETAILS Garage Sale Fundraiser: All for Lolo, supporting Lolo to live a better life In the esplanade. By the paddling pool, across from the cafe. 23/11/2021 first entry - 4:30pm, last entry - 6pm, Prize giving - 6:30pm Child entry (for anyone year 8 or under) is 3 dollars, while adult entry (anyone over year 8) is 5 dollars. Registration is on the day, no prior sign-up is required. Look at the Fight Shop Palmerston North Facebook, or the Manawatu Striders Facebook. CONTACT Elise d'Arbois 0223608595 |
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