2009 Carnation Day Street Appeal - A HUGE Success!
A huge thank you to all who helped make the 2009 Carnation Day on Friday 4 September a big success. We had over 300 volunteers, including high school students, local MPs, Society members and community volunteers. Several local businesses also placed buckets on their counters during MS Awareness Week.
Carnation Day is the Society’s major fundraiser for the year, not only raising the funds necessary to run the essential programmes we provide, but also to raise awareness of MS, Parkinson’s and the Society.
I would personally like to thank all those who helped coordinate the various shopping centres and towns throughout Canterbury. Due to the amazing efforts of the Society staff, Christchurch collections ran seamlessly throughout the day. Collections also look place in Ashburton, Rakaia, Darfield, Akaroa, Kaiapoi and Rangiora. Without the amazing help of service organisations, such as the Lions Club, and remarkable volunteers none of this would have been possible.
Thank you,
Lindsey Kerr – Project Coordinator
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Christchurch Boys' High School - Student Collectors |
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Rangiora High School - Student Collectors |
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Avonside Girls' High School - Student Collectors |
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Society Members and Volunteers Collecting throughout Canterbury |
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