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 March 2012: Galaxy of Cars The New Lynn Lions ran a spectacular car event in aid of the CF cause on February 26^th, 2012.  Galaxy of Cars has been running for many years and this year, they changed venues to Western Springs as the event is now so large it needs extra space.  CF ran a bucket collection, had a stall and got a proportion of all entry fees paid by the display cars and the punters coming through the gate. 

It was a hot day and everyone had a ball.  The total donation from the dat was $20,000 WOW! what a tremendous result.

Our sincere thanks to the New Lynn Lions and to the Auckland CF Branch, who provided us with our fabulous volunteers.

Who is raising funds for Breath4CF

A new page has been created to recognise the great people who make the effort through their own sweat to raise funds for breath4CF, go to Who is Raising Funds for Breath4CF to see this great group.

Lightfoot claims championship podium at Taupo: Mike ‘Buzz’ Lightfoot has claimed third position in the UDC V8 Utes championship for 2011/12 after an up and down weekend at Taupo saw the Aucklander come away with fifth for the round.   more

Mike is also supporting Shares in Life Foundation by offering a 1/10th scale remote control 4WD ute on Trademe with all proceeds to go to Shares in Life.

A big thanks to Mike, the auctioned goodies recevied $395 for Shares in Life Foundation.

December 2011: 

Bay of Plenty Christmas Tree Festival

CF Bay of Plenty's first Christmas Tree Festival was a big learning curve for the branch, which they have pulled of beautifully.  The festival opened on December 5 at the Bethlehem Town Centre, drinks flowed, the band played, and the festival opened by MP Simon Bridges.

Thanks to some great local businesses for their support in decorating a tree for the festival.  Some of note were The Children's Ward Tauranga Hospital, and Autism Inc BOP.  Without the support of these businesses and from the people of the local CF branch this event would not have been such a highlight.

Congratulations to our lucky winning businesses:

1st: Brookfield Pharmacy

2nd: Montessori @ Bethlehem

3rd: Fitco

And a huge thank to all businesses involved. See you next year!

Sunshine Day is the day in every month the staff at Sovereign celebrate Sunshine Day, with fun activities designed to raise funds for the winning Sovereign Sunshine charity. This usually involves getting dressed in theme, and included a stair challenge, and a pie-throwing competition! A different team leads the fundraising each month, staff donations to the winning charity are matched by Sovereign also.  

In the November vote Cystic Fibrosis NZ was lucky enough to come out with the largest number of votes and received $3,100 from the regular Sovereign Sunshine charitable donation pool, and the opportunity to receive further donations from Sovereign's November Sunshine Day. 

A great day was had by all, and we would like to thank Sovereign for their support of the Cystic Fibrosis Association and the people in NZ with CF.

I've had it up to HERE↑ - from stress to strength

(2nd Edition)

Gaynor Parker and Umbrella Health are donating $3.50 from every book sold, to the Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand - Wellington Branch.

Order your copy hot off the press! email: admin@umbrella-health.com

Price $35.00

Click here for back cover blurb

Crusaders Charity Cricket  Wow! what a day.  A great big THANK YOU to all our supporters, especially our sponsors large and small.  Everyone's contribution is really appreciated.  This year we broke all records with a whopping $20,000 raised for CF.

We would especially like to acknowledge the huge contribution from our major sponsors Christchurch Casino, MoreFM and ASB Bank.   

November 2011:

CHRISTMAS IS COMING!  Well it is getting closer, and the CF branches Wellington and Bay of Plenty are hosting Christmas Tree Festivals in celebration of the season.  For information about the event nearest you, go to their event page:  Wellington     Bay of Plenty

Thomson Reuters NZFMA Charity Golf

Once again, this golf tournament has been a huge success with the weekend weather in Taupo being very kind to both the players and to Kate, Caroline and the volunteer crew from CF Hawkes Bay as they manned the tee's and extracted lots of cash from the golfers as they played the gorgeous Wairakei Golf Course.  The charity auction was a huge success and the event has raised a record $35,000 for us this year. 

Our huge thanks go to NZFMA, Thomson Reuters and to Avenues Event Management.  We are delighted to also have been invited back for another year in 2012!

» Media Releases

Little Grace makes a Big Impression

The Cystic Fibrosis Association’s annual Awareness Week kicks off on Monday 15th of August. This year, they have adopted a ‘bubble’ theme which will see collectors out on the streets during the week seeing how big they can get their bubbles and how many they can make to draw attention to their cause. (more)

Health groups set to protest Pharmac Decision on Special Foods, 7 June 2011.

» Upcoming Events

2012

Galaxy of Cars

Sunday 26 February, Western Springs, Auckland  more

Central South Island Charity Bike Ride

23 - 25 February, Timaru to Kurow to Tekapo to Timaru   http://csicbikeride.co.nz/

Ironman New Zealand

Saturday 3 March, Taupo    more

CFANZ National Conference including CF Allied Health Conference

11 - 13 May, Auckland   more

CF Awareness Week / Bubbles Week 2012

13 - 19 August, Nationwide

CFANZ Branch Chairpersons Conference

14 - 16 September 2012, Rotorua

 NZFMA Thomson Reuters Golf Classic

 22-23 September 2012 

 

dates yet to be confirmed for the following events, check back later.

2012 Crusaders Charity Cricket

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The Cystic Fibrosis Association of New Zealand produces a newsy magazine 'CF News', on a quarterly basis. 

CF News has articles of interest on a variety of topics such as current CFANZ events, research being undertaken throughout the world, our people in New Zealand and what they are doing,  a word or two from our CF Adult Rep and our CEO, as well as snippets from our friends, supporters and sponsors.

Our thanks go to Roche Products (New Zealand) Ltd for their support of CF News, and to Robyn from La Roche design for her continuing efforts in production.

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