BNZ Community Wall Has A Facelift
Love is…when seven guys from Programmed Property Services volunteer on a Saturday morning to give the BNZ Community Wall inside the Jim Carney Cancer Treatment Centre a facelift, with paint donated by our local Dulux team.
The BNZ Community Wall was part of the Project Promise fundraising programme that was managed on behalf of Northland DHB by Northland Foundation.
Project Promise galvanised Northland to raise $3m in three years to build the Centre. More than 400 bricks were sold during the campaign and people continue to support the ongoing work of the Centre by buying a ‘brick’.
“The gift of a brick is greatly valued by our team so we decided to freshen up the wall to enhance the visual reminder of the people who support our work,” explains Dee Telfer, clinical nurse manager.
Choosing the right colour was important and after lots of consultation the team settled on Dulux Lyall Bay.
“We wanted to choose a colour that tied in our service with our natural environment, reflecting Northland’s association with the sea, and also a colour that was relaxing and settling for patients who may be feeling unwell from their cancer or treatments,” offered Oncologist Dr Vince Newton.
Now the first stage is finished the team are deciding on a scenic photograph to place along the top part of the wall and will also be installing a welcome sign above reception.
“We are really grateful for the generosity from Dulux NZ through Mana Mackie and Glenn Baker and the team from Programmed Property Services who all put up their hands to volunteer last Saturday, the paint job is fantastic.”
Pohutukawa Donor Tree
The “Pohutukawa Donor Tree” inside the Jim Carney Cancer and Blood Services Treatment Centre leads on from the previously successful fundraising campaign ‘Buy a Brick’ for the building, refurbishment and support of the Centre.
Now that the Centre is built, and the brick wall is complete, leaves for the Pohutukawa Tree are available for purchase at $1,000 each.
Donated funds go towards supporting the ongoing work and extra ‘nice to haves’ at the Centre.
If you have any further queries about funding please do not hesitate to contact the Foundation on: 021 558 224 or 0204 139 8518.
If you would like to get hold of the Cancer Treatment Centre call: 09 470 3261 or 0800 466 265 (0800 4oncology).
You can also find more information on this website. (external link)
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