The White Report | March 2023 | Page 38

Around the grounds

DOLLY ’ S DREAM
Vicki Pain from Ray White Dayboro | Eumundi has continued her tour with Australian country music singer Tom Curtain and the vital “ Dolly ’ s Dream ” Charity .
Vicki had some great support from our network and said , “ I ’ m so proud to be a part of such an amazing network of offices that have come together at the very last minute to support Tom Curtain and Dolly ’ s dream .”
“ You guys have just been amazing and it ’ s been awesome calling into your offices for a brief catch up .”
She also said , “ I was so fortunate to be at the front gate for most of these venues and the feedback was very positive with some comments taking me by surprise . Each community had a great appreciation for the offices getting behind such an important charity .”
LONG LUNCH RAISES $ 100,000 FOR TWO WORTHY CAUSES
Ray White New Farm hosted their eighth annual charity long lunch at Gerard ’ s Bistro in December , raising $ 100,000 for the Mitochondria Foundation and Hummingbird House .
The event was attended by 140 who helped raise funds for both worthy causes .
“ This year was really special as we decided to contribute to two charities , Mito and Hummingbird House ,” event organiser and Ray White New Farm salesperson Karla Lynch said .
“ They both support families with terminally ill children by providing them with emotional support , hospice care , and financial assistance .
“ A huge thank you to everyone that attended the day , sponsored and donated ; it wouldn ’ t happen without you all .”
RAY WHITE WANAKA SPONSORS CHALLENGE WANAKA HALF : PROFESSIONAL ATHLETES EVENT
Ray White Wanaka are passionate about community sponsorship which is why they chose to sponsor the Challenge Wanaka Half Professional Athletes at the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka Half on 18 February .
“ We ’ ve been long-time supporters of the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka event , both as competitors and as active board members ,” Ray White Wanaka owner and auctioneer Duncan Good said .
“ Both our kids compete , and we always look forward to this event on our racing calendars and will be competing again this year .
“ We saw supporting the pro field in the event as a perfect fit for Ray White Wanaka and a great way to give back to the event and the top Kiwi and international athletes ."
Renowned as the world ’ s most scenic triathlon , Challenge Wanaka is set in New Zealand ’ s spectacular Southern Alps and attracts close to 3,000 athletes across a range of events for all ages and abilities as part of the Integrity Homes Challenge Wanaka Triathlon Festival .
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