New Zealand
High profile New Zealanders are coming together for a memorable benefit dinner and auction, 80 for Haiti, to raise money for Save the Children’s Haiti Emergency Appeal.
Hosted by “That Guy” Leigh Hart, 80 for Haiti will take place at 7.30pm, Wednesday 24 February 2010 at restaurant Goode Brothers, Takapuna and includes a champagne reception, a delicious three-course dinner, a live auction and live entertainment from Hollie Smith, Jonny Love and Dai Henwood.
Webb's Premier Auction House is conducting a live auction of a pair of Daniel Carter's signed boots, golfing day with ex-Warriors stars Stacy Jones and Awen Guttenbeil, ultimate day of fashion (Cleo fashion shoot, lunch with Cleo editor, designer Juliette Hogan and shoe designer Katherine Wilson), a day on set of Shortland Street with walk-on part, a private session with famous portrait photographer Michelle Moir, kids birthday party hosted by Sticky TV's Sam Wallace and much more.
“What has happened in Haiti is devastating and hundreds of thousands of little lives are left hanging in the balance. The dinner will be a fantastic event and a real opportunity to help kids with swiftness and generosity,” said event organiser Sarah Cotter.
Tickets for 80 for Haiti cost $100 and are available online: http://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2010/feb/80-for-haiti/
“So far Save the Children has reached 395,403 children and families and we’re aiming to reach 800,000. The money raised at this dinner will go directly to Haiti for immediate emergency supplies as well as the long term recovery effort. We are committed to addressing the immediate needs of children and families and making sure they have a brighter future ahead,” said Save the Children Chief Executive Liz Gibbs.
To date, Save the Children New Zealand has raised over $700,000 for Haiti.
For further information, please contact: Nicole Were, Communications Advisor, Save the Children New Zealand, nicole.were@savethechildren.org.nz / 04 381 7573 / 029 200 9348.