We’re calling on you for support!

It’s almost October…
Which means it’s almost World CP Day…
Which means it’s almost time for you to Be Green & Be Seen!

 

 

Be Green & Be Seen – Kia kākāriki, kia kitea is the Cerebral Palsy Society’s annual, national fundraising and awareness campaign.

You can read all about it at www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/be-green-be-seen.

Last year’s campaign raised a fabulous amount of money. This year we’re aiming even higher so we can continue to support our members through our getProgramme funding, grants, advice, information, events and advocacy.

It’s time to shine a light on you! We need our amazing supporters to spread the word and raise funds for a cause close to your heart. 

Be Green & Be Seen is held in October to coincide with World CP Day on October 6, and we chose the colour green because it is the international colour for Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.

Don’t worry if October doesn’t work for you, your school or workplace. You can celebrate Be Green & Be Seen whenever it suits you – any time of the year.

Be Green & Be Seen is an opportunity to share information about what it means to live with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi, to raise awareness of the work the Society does, and raise vital funds so that we can keep doing the mahi that makes a difference in your lives. 

An easy, fun way to raise funds is to encourage your workplace or school to go green for the day! 

Host a green-themed morning tea or wear green clothes in exchange for a gold coin donation. That’s just one idea. 

We’re here to support you with your fundraising efforts and we love to see the creative ideas you come up with!

Why not take part in #beACTIVE?

#beACTIVE is a chance for you, your workplace or school to set a physical challenge, create a fundraising page and then start asking your friends, whānau and colleagues to support you by donating to the Society.

You can choose any physical challenge that suits you – for example rowing, cycling, walking, swimming or wheeling yourself a certain distance, lifting weights or visiting the gym.

You can read all about it at www.cerebralpalsy.org.nz/beactive/

Cerebral Palsy Society General Manager Clare Williams says the funds raised during Be Green & Be Seen come straight back to you – our members.

“Please encourage your kindy, school, workplace or club to get involved and raise some much-needed funds for people across Aotearoa who live with Cerebral Palsy – Hōkai Nukurangi.”

For more information email cpsociety@cpsociety.org.nz or phone 0800 503 603.

* We’d like to say a huge thank you to Ryan Nikoro, Max Wyman and Gary Endacott for sharing their stories to help raise awareness throughout the 2024 campaign. 

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This article was originally published in the September 2024 edition of The Review magazine.

For more information:
Melanie Louden
Communications Manager
melanie@cpsociety.org.nz
Mobile: 022 087 819