Thank you for the donations totalling $7004.00
9 May 2023Having sympathised with so many Hawkes Bay people as a result of our own fire experiences, we decided to offer a bit of material support and raise some money. In fact, in 6 weeks, thanks to your generosity, we raised over $7000.00 – 40% beyond our target which is mind blowing! So well done the people of the Lake Ōhau Community and our supporters.
We helped two groups – the small Hawkes Bay community of Puketapu and a group of Otago farmers helping to rebuild destroyed farm fences and water supply.
When we informed each of these groups that they would receive $3500.00 each, they both responded with huge gratitude.
From the Puketapu Community: “Thank you so much for your email, that is just so incredible ! The support is greatly appreciated and from one small community to another we thank you so much. We are working so hard to try and fundraise and every little bit helps so much."
From the Otago Fencers: “What an amazing community! Thank you on behalf of the farmers for organising this with your team and to all the donors. The money raised not only offers practical help but is a reminder that those in the South are thinking of those impacted and this goes a long way. With heartfelt thanks."
So on behalf of Tony Ryan, Michelle Paterson and Viv Smith-Campbell, thank you so much everybody. This has been a great exercise and we are thrilled with the outcome.
Just as it was after the fire, knowing there are people outside your community who genuinely care is massive for mental resilience and spirit.
