Charity event to raise money for house fire victims

HIP HOP EVENT AT BOTANY TOWN CENTRE TO HELP TRAGEDY-STRICKEN LOCAL FAMILY

As a fundraiser for the Evile family of Mangere, who lost four children in a tragic house fire in early January, Botany Town Centre is hosting the free Work for Charity Hip Hop Event on Thursday 19 March.
The event, which runs from 5pm to 9pm, has been organised by 21-year-old Frankie Smith (a.k.a DJ Taktix) and 27 year old Joshua Webb (a.k.a J-Dub). It's the result of a brainwave Frankie had while participating in MTV's Work for Money, a reality TV show based around hip-hop artist and producer P Money's search for an employee.
The show required Frankie to come up with a profit-making idea in four hours. At the time of filming, the Evile family tragedy was in the headlines, and Frankie thought a music-based fundraising venture would help them through their loss.
With help from Joshua and friends, the idea is becoming reality next week at Botany Town Centre. The Work for Charity Hip Hop event will feature artists such as Dei Hamo, Smashproof, DJ Sirvere and J.Williams.
All artists are donating their time, and are pleased to have the opportunity to support the Evile family. SaNook Thai Express Restaurant at Botany Town Centre will also be sponsoring the food for the performers on the evening. The event is free to the public, and Frankie and Joshua are asking for gold coin donations at the event to go directly to the Eviles.
The Evile family has been overwhelmed by the community support they have received, and will be attending on the day. They hope the event will be full of joy and happiness in memory of their precious children.
Botany Town Centre Senior Centre Manager Jennifer Manning says her team is delighted to be playing a part in a fun family event that supports a local family. "We want to do whatever we can to help the community, and this is a family that truly needs and deserves it. The great part is that with everyone donating their time and resources, every cent collected on the day will go to the Eviles."
Frankie says he is likewise heartened by the generosity of those involved. "It is great to have a venue like Botany Town Centre made available, and I am grateful to everyone who has been so enthusiastic about getting behind my idea. I'm looking forward to a big turnout on Thursday."

People who cannot attend the event but would like to make a donation are asked to contact Frankie at www.bebo.com/work4charity or 021 022 82048.

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