Gala Dinner and Auction Raises $50,000 for Camp Quality

18 July 2011

Gala Dinner and Auction Raises $50,000 for Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty

A Gala Dinner and Auction has ensured the Waikato/Bay of Plenty region of Camp Quality NZ can continue with its goal of providing quality entertainment and recreational activities for children living with cancer in the region.

Following the successful Auckland/Northland Camp Quality Black Tie Dinner and Auction earlier this year, Remax Cambridge were inspired to put on a similar event to raise funds for Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty.

The Gala Dinner and Auction, held at the Cambridge Town Hall, was attended by 300 guests and raised over $50,000 for Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty. The night opened with a performance by Cambridge High School’s Kapa Haka group and 75 auction prizes were up for grabs throughout the evening. A highlight was the contribution of $20,000 by the Rodmor Trust.

Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty Regional Manager Fiona Hammond says the night was a great success. “It was a fantastic evening thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. The total amount of money raised far exceeded our expectations.”

She says Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty is very fortunate to have this kind of support in the region “and would like to thank everyone involved in making the Gala Dinner and Auction possible.”

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of Camp Quality in New Zealand. The first camp was held in West Auckland in January 1985 for 22 children from throughout the country. Camp Quality has since grown to provide annual summer camps in five locations for around 300 children each year.

According to Child Cancer Foundation statistics, about 150 young New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer each year. Camp Quality passionately believes in the power of fun to help these children and their families overcome the challenges of living with cancer.

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