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Red, Black and White Day
Friday 28th July at BestStart North Road we all came to preschool dressed in Red, Black, and White. This was to help support the Southland fundraiser for the Southland Charity Hospital. We did lots of themed Art experiences throughout the day. Over the last few years, we have participated in many fundraisers including buying a brick for the hospital that will have our name on it.
We love being able to link with our community and many of our tamariki talked about their whanau supporting and dressing up as well. Below is a bit about the hospital from their website:
To people throughout New Zealand, Blair Vining was an extraordinary man. A man who turned his own tragedy into a battle to ensure better cancer care for his community. The Southland Charity Hospital Trust was established in 2019 following Blair’s highly-publicised battle with terminal bowel cancer. One of the greatest legacies created because of their work is the formation of the Southland Charity Hospital. The hospital was founded by the community, for the community. Once completed, it will provide free services to those in the southern half of New Zealand who are unable to access care through the public or private health systems.
Through fundraising days we are linking to the community and home and giving a sense of empowerment to our tamariki and linking to familiar people, places, and things.