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Huge success for end of summer concert

by BNI New Zealand

Outdoor music concert, “A Summer Wrap @ Valley de Sol”, held at Chris and Tony Bull’s property in Howick, Auckland, on Saturday 19 March was a sellout.BNIBusinessBrunch

Pictured: Concert organiser, Chris Bull, supported by fellow BNI Members, Ian Taylor, Andrew Smit, Anne Faulkner and Marion Jackson, presents a cheque to Jennifer Kent from Hospice South Auckland.

Around 250 people enjoyed a lovely afternoon within the beautiful, private grounds of Valley de Sol, whilst listening to a selection of talented performers, including fabulous music duo Wilde and Riche, Courtney Janssen and Chloe Bartlett.  All of the entertainers gave up their time for free.

The aim of the concert was to celebrate the last days of summer, whilst raising as much money as possible for Hospice South Auckland and the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.  The concert raised $22,159.00 which will be split evenly between the two charities.

Fundraiser, BNI member and venue host, Christine Bull said:  “We are completely overwhelmed and absolutely delighted with the success of the concert, not just because of the money raised for Hospice and Christchurch, but because the event involved more than 60 local businesses who generously offered donations and support.”

The concert helped raise awareness of Hospice South Auckland, which offers inpatient facilities where people go for respite care, symptom and pain management, or during their last days.  Hospice services are completely free of charge and rely on the generosity of the people in the community for donations to help meet costs.

“A Summer Wrap @ Valley de Sol” was organised by Howick’s BNI Business Brunch, which is a group of 16 business owners who get together every week to network and promote their businesses.


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Paul Meyer 8 April 2011 - 4:44 pm

Awesome effort everyone at BNI Business Brunch and the local community supporters.
Congratulations.

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