Kia ora koutou katoa to all our members, 

We hope this email finds you, your family and whanau, well and happy.  

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E-CARD UPDATE

We are delighted to see so many people making the most of the getProgramme funding via their membership card.
Did you know that the funding is available to every financial member with Cerebral Palsy and can be used for the getOutThere, getPhysical, getThis&That and getUpAgain programmes.  
You will find more information about each programme here. 

The current round of e-card funding ($300) opened on November 1, 2021 and expires on February 28, 2022. 
If you haven’t had your card topped up since November 1, get in touch with us today. 
But please note, any money left on the card as of February 28 will expire. 

HOW TO APPLY:
Online – go to our website, log into the dashboard, click ‘apply for a programme’ 
Email – send an email with the member’s name and membership card number to cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz  
Phone – call our team and we can get it sorted for you – 0800 503 603. 

TO CHECK YOUR BALANCE:  
Click on this link to check your e-card balance, or you can find it on your last receipt.  

Info about the next round of funding, and the amount available to financial members with Cerebral Palsy, will come to you via email, on our website and social media channels, at the beginning of March.
To apply for a top up in advance, email us at cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz and your e-card will be topped up at the beginning of March.  

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STAFF UPDATE 

This week we welcome Anne-Elise Smithson to the Cerebral Palsy team as our Partnerships and Fundraising Manager.
Anne-Elise’s role involves establishing and maintaining relationships with corporate, philanthropic, community and government sectors, to build the foundation of a major income and support stream within the CP Society. 

A few words from Anne-Elise:  

Tēnā koutou katoa
My shared passion for health and community led me to join the not-for-profit sector seven years ago.
Before joining the team at the Cerebral Palsy Society, I was working as a professional fundraiser for children’s health charities, including the Starship Foundation and the Children’s Autism Foundation. I love winning resources for mahi that makes a real impact in people’s lives.
I am an advanced learner of Te reo Māori, aiming high and working towards fluency.
I’m happiest when lounging on the banks of the Seine, soaking in a Parisian sunset and practicing my French. But failing the ability to travel internationally, I’ll settle for quality time with my family and two gorgeous nieces, or taking a break from the city with my partner. 

Welcome to the team Anne-Elise. 

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Stay safe, and stay well. 

Nga Mihi,  

Clare Williams 
Cerebral Palsy Society General Manager