A gold coin for a need, is a gold coin indeed
Tuesday 8 November 2011, 3:23PM
By Pead PR
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A gold coin donation at the Farmers Santa Parade can make a world of difference to the six Kiwis a day who are diagnosed with blood cancer or a related condition.
For the fourth year, the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation (LBF) is participating at the annual parade and collecting gold coin donations from the public.
Christmas is the season for giving and the funds are destined to aid the not-for-profit organisation’s work across New Zealand supporting blood cancer patients and their families. Its work includes patient support, research, providing information, increasing awareness and patient advocacy.
Last year, LBF raised around $9,000 during the Farmers Santa Parade.
Pru Etcheverry who is Executive Director of the LBF says the organisation is thrilled to be involved in the Santa Parade again this year.
“We are simply thankful New Zealanders continue to generously open their hearts to help fellow Kiwis in need - those diagnosed with blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood conditions,” Pru says.
Farmers Santa Parade organiser Pam Glaser says the parade gives those who participate and attend a great sense of community involvement.
“We are so happy the LBF is joining us again this year and are delighted to offer support to such a worthy cause. The Farmers Santa Parade is a family event and with cancer unfortunately affecting many New Zealand families we are thankful we can provide a focus on the foundation and its work.”
Besides being dressed in festive costumes, the LBF collectors will also be wearing LBF-branded vests for ease of recognition – if you are at the Farmers Santa Parade this year, spare some change and drop a gold coin in a collector’s bucket.
About the Farmers Santa Parade 2011
The Farmers Santa Parade makes its way through the streets of Auckland City on Sunday 27 November (rain date Sunday 4th December).
Start times:
1:00 pm: Pre-Parade entertainment, product sampling and giveaways
2:00pm: The Farmers Santa Parade begins
The 2.2 km parade route starts in Mayoral Drive, turns left into Queen Street, travels down Queen Street before turning left again into Customs Street West then heading up Albert Street, ending at Albert and Wellesley Streets.
This year's Parade features an exciting opening Christmas float, along with the new Latin Fiesta and Ima Rock Lobster floats. Giant inflatables including Bob the Builder, Christmas Kiwi, Snowman, Reindeer, Mr Potatohead Fireman, Brachiosaurus, Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will wow the crowds. Characters from the popular new TV show ‘The Amazing World of Gumball’ join other favourites including Kung Fu Panda, Alvin and the Chipmunks and Ben 10.