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Pre-purchase your new 2008/2009 entertainment book now
It’s the best book ever!
Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ is raising funds by selling the 2008/2009 Entertainment Book. Selling for $65, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Entertainment Books will help us to continue to develop and support New Zealand Programmes that help children live happier, healthier lives.
Entertainment Books contain hundreds of 25-50% off and two-for-one offers from popular restaurants, cinemas, hotel accommodation, the arts, and sporting events. There truly is something for everyone with high value offers from Vinnies, Partingtons, White, Cin Cin, Q Restaurant, Pontoon, Lone Star, Wagamama, Northern Steamship Company, Breakers, The Royal New Zealand Ballet, Kelly Tarltons, Auckland Rugby, Spookers, Snow Planet, Auckland Luge and many more.
To purchase your copy of the entertainment book, email your order to contact robyn.kelly@nz.mcd.com or (09) 539 4300.
Bringing you on-going offers of 25% off your purchase visit www.winebook.co.nz.
Take advantage of this fantastic new service, available only to Entertainment™ Wine Book customers! In the comfort of your own home get online and browse your favorite wines available through wineries that feature in the entertainment™ wine book and many more...
Then take advantage of the exclusive offers, and with the click of a button your purchases will be delivered directly to your door! purchase your new Entertainment™ Wine Book now as they are sure to sell out quickly. it is an ideal companion for those passionate about food and wine and a must-have when visiting the wine regions of New Zealand. They will make a fantastic gift for family, friends, clients and staff as all the offers are valid from October 2007 until December 2008, which makes them ideal as a christmas gift. by purchasing the new entertainment™ wine book for just $40 you will be supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities as a portion of the proceeds will go towards their fundraising.
To order your copy of the Entertainment™ Wine Book, contact Roby Kelly on robyn.kelly@nz.mcd.com or phone (09) 539 4420.
From Mountain Peaks to Lake Shores
The elation of ascending the highest mountain on Earth is the experience of a lifetime and one that kiwi Michael Allsop will put to good use in his support of the new Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Rotorua.
"I really want to use my amazing experience to benefit others," says Michael. "The Ronald McDonald Family Retreat in Rotorua is an amazing project and I hope I can help to raise the funds needed to bring this venture to life."
As an Air New Zealand international pilot Michael spends much of his time at great heights but the foundation training and preparation behind his achievement took his commitment to new levels. Reaching the summit this year on 24th May at 8:30am was the culmination of years of groundwork.
"It took a lot of work - one year of fitness training for a start," says Michael. "Then another 6 months of intense training including an oxygen training course. The 70 day trek towards Mt Everest is both intense and rewarding."
Michael plans to write a book for children about Mt Everest, including fun and factual information from a scientific and histroical point of view as well as telling his story. All proceeds from the book will go towards the Ronald McDonald Family Retreat.
If you are interested in booking Michael as a guest speaker at your next conference, business meeting please contact Karinia Lee Ph (09) 5394389 or email karinia.lee@nz.mcd.com
A new initiative has been launched by Rydges Hotels and Resorts NZ, furthering
its commitment to assisting Ronald McDonald House Charities.
The 'adopt-a-duck' initiative gives guests at participating Rydges Hotels the
opportunity to purchase a traditional rubber duck for just five dollars and help a
worthwhile charity.
Each duck comes complete with a unique neck tag explaining the story of the duck
and its quest to assist Ronald McDonald House Charities.
"We are proud to be a long term supporter of RMHC and the outstanding work done by
the charity within the community," says Mr Warren O'Brien, Rydges Regional Director
of Business Development. "This new initiative continues that support and is a fun
concept that our guests are sure to embrace.
"The rubber 'duckies' will no doubt make treasured gifts for our guests to give on
their return home."
Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Sarah Hood, is delighted
with Rydges' latest initiative.
"Rydges are a highly regarded supporter of the charity and we just love the new
fundraising concept," says Ms Hood. "We hope lots of Rydges customers decide to
take a duck home with them".
The new adopt-a-duck initiative started in May and rubber 'duckies' are available
from the reception desks at all participating hotels.
Ronald McDonald House Charities is proud of the support we receive from the community. People from all walks of life have raised money for Ronald McDonald House Charities and other programmes that we support.
Ricky Bartlett has a dream and he is prepared to not only challenge himself but at the same time use his project to raise money and awareness for our Charity.
Raising money and awareness for charity along the way, Ricky has decided to donate to: Amnesty International - SPCA - The Cancer Society - Ronald McDonald House Charities.
On 1 August, Bartlett embarked on his New Zealand Charity Golf Tour. On Friday 27 October, at the Coromandel Golf Club, Ricky will play his 100th course of the tour.
"I've scored a few hundred's in my career," says Bartlett, "but this one on Friday will be very different and very special. Coromandel will be my 100th course in just 88 days, so the charity tour is now really rolling. This is the first milestone and it will help drive me on for the next nine months."
After Coromandel, Bartlett will still have 300 courses to play. His final round is scheduled for 28 July next year at his home club, Paraparaumu Beach.
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