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was also posted to the Cycling Challenge’s
Facebook page, which allowed them to share
their fundraising page with all of their network
via social media.”
All participants were loaded to the website in
November 2014, with a target of reaching their
goal within three months – the end of January, in
time for the cycling challenge on Waitangi Day,
February 6.
By the end of January all participants had
reached their targets, and, what’s more, some
started to exceed their fundraising goal – an
internal challenge had begun between the
cyclists to see who could raise the most.
“This event was so successful because we
empowered each participant to personally
fundraise for the charity, the individual personal
challenge of the cycling event itself, the ability
to use social media to get the word out to each
participant’s network, easily, and without any
cost, and most importantly, the ability to collect
funds online via the website,” Vicki says.
“When I first had the idea to collect funds via the
website, I believed it would work well - but the
results outdid even my expectations.”
Vicki says she sees plenty of scope for Rotary to
dramatically increase its fundraising initiatives
by working strategically, thinking innovatively,
and by maximising the use of technology.
“When I was asked to help out with the
implementation of the new ClubRunner websites
throughout District 9980, I was very excited with
the prospects this system offers Rotary clubs on
a number of fronts, including fundraising.
“This is the perfect time for all of us Rotarians to
reflect on what we’ve been doing up to now, and
how we can fundraise smarter.”
ealth board awards
KEEPS ON GIVING
Laurie Mahoney, who was awarded $500. Laurie
works as a public health nurse, co-ordinates the risk
abuse advisor team and is leader amongst the public
health nurse team. She also sits on several national
committees.
Brendon Bearman & Jane Craig-Pearson
Annie Marshall, who works in the Neonatal Intensive
Care Unit, was recognised for her leadership and
advanced clinical skills, and awarded $500.
Donna Didham, an enrolled nurse in the Children’s
Unit, who was awarded $500 in recognition of her
commitment to families, her ability to build trust and
confidence, together with her excellent education
skills.
Val Waugh, who works as a clinical nurse specialist
in Oncology with youth, was awarded $500. Val has
led national strategies and developed a nationallyrecognised survival passport.
Two Midwifery Awards of $500 each were presented
to Queen Mary midwives Wendy Rawson and Wendy
Munro, both of whom intend to put the award money
toward an upcoming conference in France.
Laurie Mahoney
Val Waugh
Donna Didham
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