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Well Foundation team and the balloon arch created by Katrina Matich from Waitemata District Health Board.
(L-R): Andrew Young, Angela Vircavs, Carol Painter and Laura Stenberg.
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Over
150 wine enthusiasts flocked to the stunning Ascension Wine Estate in
Matakana, NZ on May 9 for the Rotary Club of Warkworth’s Raise A Glass
Wine Tasting and Charity Auction.
The
wine tasting gave attendees the opportunity to sample wines from more
than 12 local wine growers before the exciting auction.
Over
27 wine and non-wine action items went under the hammer on the night,
giving bidders the chance to battle it out for “one of a kind” or “last
ever” bottles of wine and special experiences.
Top
selling items on the night included a catered excursion on the
Mahurangi River for up to 50 people which went for $2,650 and three
bottles of 2010 Larose from Stonyridge Vineyard that sold for $1,050.
Warkworth
Rotary Club then president Robin Dixon says the team was thrilled with
the event which would not have been possible without the support of the
local community.
“From
our generous sponsors, Withers & Co, Webster Malcolm Law and New
World Warkworth, to all of the wineries and organisations that donated
fantastic auction items or came to sample wine at the event, we are
incredibly grateful,” says Robin. “We were so pleased to have so many
people get behind the event and help make it a success with great money
raised for our charity recipient.”
The
event raised a much appreciated $10,000 for the Well Foundation, which
is the official fundraising body of Waitemata District Health Board which operates North Shore and Waitakere hospitals and health services for Auckland’s North, West and Rodney communities.
The foundation will put the money towards a new $195,000 mobile health clinic which
will visit early childhood centres, schools, community events, and many
other communal areas within the Waitemata district right out to
Kaukapakapa and Helensville.
The
mobile clinic is focused on doing ear checks, general health check-ups,
throat swabbing as part of the Rheumatic Fever Prevention Programme,
and providing instant treatment where possible. Without this mobile
service, many would miss out on getting the health care they need, often
only ending up in hospital when their problem develops into something
more serious.
Raise
A Glass will return next year in May, and with the organising committee
already focused on planning, it promises to be bigger and better in
2016.
To be the first to know when tickets go on sale and keep up with new announcements, like the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/RaiseAGlassMatakana.
