MC Hilary Barry holds two signed rugby balls auctioned during the Hospice Tairāwhiti Magical Moments fundraiser, which raised $72,000.
MC Hilary Barry holds two signed rugby balls auctioned during the Hospice Tairāwhiti Magical Moments fundraiser, which raised $72,000.
Hospice Tairāwhiti’s flagship corporate event, the Magical Moments charity dinner, has raised $72,000.
Television personality Hilary Barry was master of ceremonies at the fundraiser held at the Bushmere Arms in Gisborne after a four-year hiatus.
Twenty-four organisations sponsored the charity dinner.
“Our community really got behind this fundraiser and donatedamazing experiences and items for our auction, including the tiara donated by Hilary, which sold for $1000,” Hospice Tairāwhiti event manager Lisa Sheratt said.
“Auctioneer Cody Clark got the audience of 240 people vying for the 25 live auction items that included a range of extraordinary local and New Zealand-wide experiences and even further afield to Australia.”
A silent auction ran concurrently, showcasing 32 items, half of which were also available for bidding via Trade Me.
Rounding out the fundraising efforts was a raffle for a three-day Rotoiti bach escape.
“Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, donors and the community, this fundraising event Magical Moments was a resounding success,” Hospice Tairāwhiti chief executive Barbara Grout said.
