Camp Quality National Awareness Week

Media Release
13 May 2008

Auckland/Northland Give it up for Camp Quality National Awareness Week

Over $18,000 was raised in Auckland and Northland during the Camp Quality National Awareness Week appeal last month.

Funds raised in the region greatly assisted the national total of $55,000. Proceeds will assist Camp Quality continue to provide its support programmes for children living with cancer and their families.

The bulk of the funds were raised by local Lions Clubs - the organisation’s key partners in the programme – who held various events, including an old time ‘Music Hall’ evening that collected over $10,000.

This was the first time the not for profit volunteer organisation attempted a national fundraising initiative and Camp Quality Chairman Jim Grierson says he was encouraged by the results.

“We would like to say a big thank you to everyone in Auckland and Northland involved in running the events, the local Lions Clubs who made donations and all those who gave,” he says.

Camp Quality’s inaugural national awareness week was made all the more special with former league legend Stacey Jones tackling the role of ambassador.

“It’s great to have Stacey on board, it’s been a thrill for the children,” says Mr Grierson. “Stacey has adopted the role with the same dedication he has demonstrated in his very successful rugby league career.”

Mr Grierson says “Each year at a cost of more than $500,000 we deliver, through the commitment of our 500 volunteers and willing helpers, fun programmes for children living with cancer. There is nothing more humbling than seeing the great big smiles on their faces at our various activities.”

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