Prime Minister, John Key launches Tile Art Work for Mercy Hospice Auckland
The Past Present and Future wall art garden project was launched by the Prime Minister John Key, on 26th March to raise funds for Mercy Hospice Auckland.
This artwork, developed by Bob Steiner Ceramics forms a lasting tribute from families and friends to loved ones who have died. Interweaved tiles acknowledge the contribution of individuals and businesses who support the project and allow our legacy of care to continue.
The launch unveiled the centrepiece of the art project and pieces are being sold as remembrance tiles. Additional panels will be installed as they are sold. Ultimately, it is envisaged to be a wall art garden installation measuring up to around 16 meters x 1.2 meters (when finished).
The purchase of a tile offers a tangible and lasting memory of a loved one and will ensure that services can continue to be provided free of charge to the people of Auckland City.
Chief Executive Officer of Mercy Hospice Auckland, Jan Nichols says "finding something beautiful with longevity was the key".
Help the "Hospice" Garden Grow
Cost of each piece:
You may select the piece of choice (except those already sold).
Small flower squares: $250
Large cream flax squares: $1,000
Flying Tui: $2,000 sold out
Green flax flower side panels: $4,000 sold out
The cost of the pieces is based on the contribution made by Mercy Hospice Auckland to parts of an average patient’s programme of care.
$250 is our contribution to 3 nurse visits at home (on average people receive 11.2 visits)
$1,000 represents our contribution to 9 nurse visits and 2 counselling or Family Support sessions. (On average people receive 3.6 sessions with this team)
$2,000 represents our contribution to an 8 day stay in our inpatient unit. (On average people stay 8-9 days).
$4,000 represents our contribution to two 8 day stays in our inpatient unit plus 9 nurse visits at home and 2 Family Support Team sessions.
For more information or to purchase a ceramic piece please contact Sandy McGregor Phone 361-5966 or email sandy.mcgregor@mercyhospice.org.nz