Hi I'm the new Plunket community support co-ordinator in the Rodney area. I'm here to
advocate and provide support for services that can benefit our children and
empower families. Part of this is ensuring we have funds to secure the
resources we need... ah fundraising. Plunket’s
annual Bear Hug Appeal is being held from 2 – 8 March 2015 and we’re inviting
you to “give us a hug” and show your support.
We know there
are many deserving charities and organisations which approach you throughout
the year requesting donations. So what
sets Plunket apart? Plunket is a New
Zealand icon having supported parents and families for over 107 years. Plunket is the main provider of health and
wellbeing services for New Zealand’s children.
Our Plunket Nurses see over 90% of babies born in New Zealand – chances
are you were a Plunket baby.
We’re there to
help each child get the best start in life by assessing their growth and
development at clinic appointments, providing 24/7 support and advice through
Plunketline, supporting parents with helpful parenting programmes, ensuring
children travel safely via our affordable car seat rental and sales service,
connecting communities through community support groups, and providing families
in need with essential items.
While Plunket
has a government contract allowing us to provide free home and clinic visits
from Plunket and Community Karitane, we rely on fundraising and grants to run
the raft of other services in our local community. These initiatives include coffee
groups for new parents, weekly playgroups, providing subsidised first aid
courses for parents and vital support for families in need as well as
maintaining and upgrading our clinics and facilities.
I have created a
special online collection point (through the official Plunket appeal website) where
businesses and people can easily and conveniently donate online. If each member of our wonderful community gives $5 or $10 then we can make an important and significant contribution to the
well-being of children and families in our communities. If you are in the
position to be able to donate this year, then please do so by clicking on
http://appeal.plunket.org.nz/page/caringsowecancontinuetomakegreatcommunitiesforgreatfamiliestoraisegreatkids
Please leave a message to say that you saw this on OHBaby so we can tell where all the wonderful support is coming from :-)
Remember, that if everyone gives a little, together, we will make a huge difference.
Thanks for reading the post. I look forward to your replies
Heavenly Talker
Edited by heavenly.talker - 02 March 2015 at 11:49pm