Media Release

11 April 2011

Black Tie Dinner Raises $60,000 for Camp Quality Auckland/Northland

A Gala Black Tie Dinner and Auction has ensured the Auckland/Northland region of Camp Quality NZ can continue with its goal of providing quality entertainment and recreational activities for young children living with cancer.

The John Andrew Ford and Mazda Charity Black Tie Dinner and Auction, attended by 200 guests, raised $60,000 for Camp Quality Auckland/Northland.

Camp Quality Auckland/Northland Regional Manager John Green says the dinner was a huge success. “We are very grateful to John Andrew Ford and Mazda for hosting the Black Tie Dinner and Auction, helping to raise an incredible amount for Camp Quality Auckland/Northland. It was a remarkable evening thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.”

Mr Green says that each year the Auckland/Northland region has around 150 children as active campers, with between 80 and 90 attending the Summer Camp. The region has a team of more than 250 volunteer companions who provide one on one support to the campers and a team of around 30 volunteer staff who help make camp a safe and fun environment.

“The annual cost of providing the activities in the Auckland/Northland region is $100,000, which includes the hire of venues, transport costs, materials consumed at camp and other camp related material,” he says.

This is the second year that John Andrew Ford and Mazda have supported the work of Camp Quality Auckland/Northland with an annual Gala Dinner and Charity Auction at their dealership.

Last year marked the 25th anniversary of Camp Quality in New Zealand. The first camp was held in West Auckland in January 1985 for 22 children from throughout the country. Camp Quality has since grown to provide annual summer camps in five locations for around 300 children each year.

Earlier this month the Purple Heart Foundation organised a Swindle Golf Day, which raised $30,000 to help Camp Quality Christchurch brighten the lives of its families recovering from the earthquake.

According to Child Cancer Foundation statistics, about 150 young New Zealanders are diagnosed with cancer each year. Camp Quality passionately believes in the power of fun to help these children and their families overcome the challenges of living with cancer.

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