It's a New York marathon effort for Team Mercy
Mercy Hospice Auckland is going international!
Viv James, our Day Unit Coordinator, is a long time marathon enthusiast. Spurred on by Viv’s fitness and zest for life, Jan Nichols our Chief Executive mooted the idea of a team running the New York Marathon on 1st November and supporting Mercy Hospice Auckland’s 30th birthday along the way.
If you run just one marathon in your life, New York is said to be the one. The team has now grown to 14 , including two hospice volunteers Dianne and Toni. The team will do all the hard work; pay their own way; train for and complete this event, but they really need your help to make a difference. Their aim is to raise money for Mercy Hospice Auckland with an ambitious target of $50,000.
Ways you can help
- Please sponsor the team by visiting www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/TeamMercyNY.
- Book a seat/table to 'Celebrating Beauty' – a fabulous event at the Hyatt on Sunday 11th October. Click here to view the flyer.
- Book your place on New Zealand's first outdoor spin experience 21 storeys high with breathtaking 360° views! It all takes place 17 October 2009 and you can book your places online here. Click here to view flyer.
- Come along to our Pasta Party on 21st October to farewell our Marathon team. Tickets are only $25 each including wine. Click here to view the flyer.
- Purchase a raffle ticket with the following prizes up for grabs. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from Mercy Hospice Auckland reception. Tickets are limited to 400 and raffle closes 19th October 2009.
- Fly one of Air New Zealands big jets! Rarely available to the general public! A full-flight simulator ride in the Boeing 777 for two hours with you at the controls and an instructor to guide you. Prize includes 2 guests. Sunday 6th December 11:00am - 1:00pm. Estimated value $1000+
- Complimentary Blow wave by Servilles of Ponsonby. Makeup by Nutrimetrics specialist Toni Briden, photo shoot by Tony Banks from Tony Banks Photography PLUS selected Frame and photo from Foto Fiddlers Eastridge. Total package valued at $890
- Dinner for 2 at Hammerheads Restaurant Orakei, with complimentary bottle of wine. Valued at $150. Plus a $50 voucher from Beverley Hills Skin and Body
- The Hyatt Elemis Deep Tissue Muscle Massage Valued at $130
- 2x Therapeutic Deep Tissue Massages from Massage for Health. Valued at $140 from Takapuna Physiotherapy
- Garden Shed 1.5 m x .75 m colour steel Valued at $400
- A winter package from Hilton Auckland. A Bed and Breakfast Mini Break, including overnight accommodation in a Deluxe Harbour View room and breakfast for two in WHITE RESTAURANT. Valued at $395 (Valid between April 2010 and 30 September 2010)
Sponsors
Thank you to the following companies that have supported the team in so many ways:
2XU
Pasta Nostra
Sky City Cinemas
Air New Zealand
Hotel St Moritz
Shotover Jet
Prime Restaurant
Ray Williams
Anneke Hogan Body
Elements Physiotherapy
Kahve Restaurant
Sanders of St Heliers
Photographers Inc Ponsonby
Beautopia
Annah Stretton
Body Tech
Sails Restaurant
Bloc Print
The Hyatt
Servilles
Nutrimetics
Tony Banks Photography
Foto Fiddlers Eastridge
Hammerheads Restaurant
Beverley Hills Skin and Body
Takapuna Physiotherapy
Servilles of Ponsonby
Hilton Auckland
Rollformers 2000 Ltd
Hyatt Spa
Yealands Estate
Orams Marine
Coopers Creek