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Pre-purchase your new Auckland 2010/2011 Entertainment Book Now
It’s the best book ever!
Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ is raising funds by selling the 2010/2011 Entertainment Book. Selling for only $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.
Some new additions to this years Entertainment Book include: The Grove, Ascension Vineyard, La Zeppa, The Grange, Lone Star, The Copper Room, Pankawalla, Nandos, Michel's Patisserie, Waiwera Thermal Spa and many more!
Order and pay for your new Book before 24th March and you will receive a bonus offers certificate valued at over $150 (while stocks last). Featuring offers from six of the new 2010/2011 inclusions, these bonus offers can be used straight away!
To purchase your copy of the entertainment book, email your order to robyn.kelly@nz.mcd.com or (09) 539 4300.
Prices:
Dunedin - $50
Auckland & Christchurch - $65
Wellington - $60
Waikato - $55
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Monday 23rd November 2009 at the Hyatt.
Tables of 10 - $1,600 + GST.
For more information, contact Karinia.lee@rmhc.org.nz or visit www.redshoe.co.nz
Ronald McDonald House Charities NZ supporting Ronald McDonald Houses in New Zealand.
What is choptober?
Choptober is a Kiwi owned and operated event where participants grow their “chops” (sideburns) during the month of October and raise money for charity in the process. It isn't just for guys though...we want all the beautiful women of New Zealand to take part too. Ladies, you can sculpt your hair to simulate sideburns, or use our patented fake sideburns (Chopsticks) to create the desired look. Choptober is raising money for five Kiwi charities this year including Ronald McDonald House Charities.
How is money raised for charity?
People interested in participating in Choptober will be able to register from late September at www.choptober.co.nz
During registration they will nominate one of our five charities as the beneficiary of any donations they receive during the campaign.
The general public will then be able to sponsor Choptober participants during October by making a donation at www.choptober.co.nz
Where will your donations go?
The Choptober Foundation, who administers the Choptober event, does not pay wages or salaries to individuals. The Choptober event is run through the personal funds of its founding members Jeremy Mould and Seton Lillas, and the kindness of Kiwi organisations. It is our hope that we will be able to give the charities 100% of the donations we receive from the 2009 campaign.
Are donations tax deductible?
Donations over $5 (NZD) are tax-deductible. When a donation over $5 (NZD) is received, a tax-receipt will be issued that you can submit at tax time.
How can I take part in choptober?
Registrations open late September via www.choptober.co.nz
If you are interested in keeping up-to-date with what’s going on at Choptober HQ and want to win some amazing prizes, please sign up to the services listed below:
The Choptober Foundation Facebook Group: http://choptober.co.nz/facebook
Follow us on Twitter: http://choptober.co.nz/twitter
MySpace: http://choptober.co.nz/myspace
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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