Saturday 6 September 2014

New Zealand Harcourts Foundation host 'Helberg Foundation Sport for Life' Dinner

By Colin James


(Auckland) The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is to be the beneficiary of funds raised at a charity dinner, on account of a new association with the Harcourts Foundation New Zealand.

Team Harcourts Ambassador Emma Revell explains the hopes of Halberg make the foundation the ideal charity partner,"Murray Helberg set up the foundation so as to enhance the lives of physically disabled Kiwis by breaking through barriers so they can partake in and enjoy sport. Harcourts real estateprovides money to community groups all over NZ, and we are especially inspired by the work of this particular charity. "

The 'Sport for Life' dinner will include prominent NZ sporting figures who will lead talks on the positive impact of sport, and the power of sport to contribute to the lives of disabled people. Special guests include previous All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, All Blacks mental abilities coach Gilbert Enoka, and the Common Wealth Games Chef de Mission Rob Waddell. Also, Paralympic cycling champion Philippa Gray will talk about how important it is to make sport inclusive for those with disabilities.

Revell announces that a charity auction will be held later in the evening, with 100 % of the funds raised going directly to the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation,"We have a thrilling array of unique sporting experiences and mementos up for auction, we hope to surprise and delight with our auction pieces. " Revell explains that Harcourts real estate established the Harcourts Foundation in 2008 in direct reaction to the question "What are we able to do to put something back into the community to improve the day to day lives of the local people?"

Since the Harcourts Foundation was formed, $2.7 million has been raised through fundraising efforts, and donations from Harcourts team members. "Harcourts takes inspiration from the Halberg Foundation due to their untiring commitment in their work to bring about Murray Helbergs vision that without exception all New Zealanders should have access to sports," asserts Revell.

The Helberg Foundation employs Disability Sports Consultants right through NZ who expedite possibilities for physically disabled folk, and advocate for specialised sports gear and training. Revell adds that the Helberg Foundation also provides grants for specifically evolved sports gear.The evening includes a three course meal, drinks and entertainment and tickets start at $210 plus gst per head. Bookings can be made through annah.lairdharcourts.net.




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