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A New Incubator for the Special Care Baby Unit

Tony White — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:56:53 +0000

Harcourts Cooper and Co and North Harbour Rotary raised $25000 on Saturday night to help buy new incubators for premature babies at the Special Care Baby Unit at North Shore Hospital.

It was a fun night and the auctioneers, Martin Cooper, Andrew North and Stephen Johnson from Harcourts Cooper and Co, were in great form. The auctions were fast and furious; lots of competitive bidding and some great prices resulted in a very successful evening. But the highlight of the evening was the sale of a great big bag of nothing-nothing at all- that got sold for $375!

Many North Shore businesses and individuals donated goods, services their holiday homes, their time and their money to raise $25000 for the incubators. special thanks must go to Don Campbell from Harcourts in Takapuna who led a great team of Rotary people, to ensure that 250 people had a great night. And a huge thanks to the person that donated the huge big bag of nothing!

The money is being used to purchase incubators for the Special Car Baby Unit (SCBU) at North Shore Hospital. About 2000 prematurely born babies haved been cared for at the unit since 2003.

North Shore Hospital’s SCBU has 12 cots, which includes incubators and heat tables, for babies born prematurely. There is a terrific story about a baby whose life was saved here.The unit is staffed by a team of approximately 50 people, including nurses, paediatricians, social workers.

The SCBU provides a parent support group and now it is able to be expanded as the extra incubator will allow a greater number of overnight stay beds for babies. As the population grows on the North Shore, there will be a need for more beds and more of those crazy auctions run by Harcourts and Rotary.

Well done guys!

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North Shore Hospice Fashion Show

Tony White — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:21:38 +0000

This year Harcourts Cooper and Co are again the main sponsors for North Shore Hospice Fashion Show. I don’t know why it is but if you need someone to dress up and make a fool of himself, it seems I am first in line. I guess it’s a good cause.

North Shore Hospice is there to make each day a good day for those with terminal illnesses. North Shore Hospice is committed to making each day the best day possible. They know that time is the most valuable thing in a person’s life, especially when that time is very limited. They are there try to help terminally ill patients and their families have the best possible time with their loved ones, regardless of how long or short that time might be. It also means that they are there for those who are left behind after their loved one has died. Judy Bailey is the patron. North Shore Hospice was formed in 1983 and is funded jointly by the community through voluntary donations and a service provider contract with the Waitemata District Health Board. As all services are completely free, the North Shore Hospice is dependent on volunteers and donations. And that’s where you and I come in!

Yesterday I went to Life for Men in Takapuna, caught up with Scott Donovan and he fitted me with a couple of beautiful suits for the North Shore Hospice Fashion show on Thursday 22 October, 2009. It’s at the Bruce Mason Centre in Takapuna. I get to wear Hugo Boss and Rembrandt. Outstanding! Soon there will be training and I will learn to strut my stuff on the catwalk ready for the show on October. I’ll be in good company, my old neighbour from Takapuna, Shane Cortese, star of Outrageous Fortune and beautiful Jackie O’Fee from Business Networks International, are leading us. You can find out more here and just buy your tickets here.

It’s great how the North Shore community get behind Hospice, so thanks to Scott and Life for Men in Takapuna , Malcolm Bone at Just Men at Milford Mall and also Business Networks International.

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Champ Wag ‘n’ Walk

Tony White — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:51:17 +0000

Champ Wag ‘n Walk

Harcourts Cooper & Co Ltd is proud to be an official sponsor and supporter of the Champ Wag ‘n Walk which will take place on Saturday 17 October 2009 at the Milford Reserve, North Shore City. Spruce up your pooch, stretch your legs, and take in the fresh air by joining Auckland’s dog lovers on a fun 3km walk.

A dog resting before Champ Wag ‘n Walk

It’s a day full of entertainment, with something for everyone – including your dog. Complete the 3km fun walk and then stay and enjoy the Champ Wag ‘n Walk festival that includes five entertaining dog shows, live music, dog expo and family entertainment through to 3.00pm.

You don’t have to have a dog to enjoy the Champ Wag n Walk, take part in the 3km fun walk and help us support the SPCA Auckland.

Register today at www.wagnwalk.co.nz or join the Doggy Diary e-newsletter to keep in touch on the website. With each general adult pass you will receive the following:

an entry to the 3km fun walk and festival
a doggy bag full of goodies
a Champ dog lead*
a Champ Wag ‘n Walk bandana for your dog*

Buy Champ® and enter the bar code number when you register online you will receive 25% off your entry fee.*

All entries will also go in the draw to win one of three, one-year supplies of Champ dog food.*

*Please see www.wagnwalk.co.nz for terms and conditions.

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