We are hugely grateful to Oceanbridge Shipping owners, Bill and Lindsay Speedy. They have supported Whānau Āwhina Plunket since their children were young and have seen the positive impact of Plunket for their whānau and Oceanbridge staff. Bill and Lindsay were recently inspired to support Plunket further - through their annual Charity Golf Day in February.
Over 100 participants turned up to Oceanbridge’s Golf Day at the Akarana Golf Club in Auckland. Our Philanthropy Manager, Loren O’Sullivan attended to thank Bill and Lindsay and lend a helping hand. With such a great turnout, all the golf carts were taken - leaving Loren and Lindsay to navigate the golf course on an old bumpy tractor! The golfers certainly didn’t mind the noisy old tractor as it delivered cold drinks and snacks, lifting their spirits on such a hot summer’s day in Tāmaki Makaurau.
After a great round of golf for a good cause, Oceanbridge hosted a dinner and prizegiving ceremony. The golfers generously dug into their pockets, participating in the raffle, and Loren spoke about Plunket’s positive impact in the community.
Oceanbridge’s generous donation will support two important renovation projects – our Plunket hubs in Māngere Bridge and Mairangi Bay. A part of the Māngere Bridge renovation includes a new fence. This seems fitting given that Plunket’s early intervention and prevention focus helps to build a fence at the top of the cliff for tamariki and their whānau in Aotearoa. Thank you to the Speedy family and Oceanbridge team for your incredible ongoing support!
If you would like to organise a similar fundraising event at a time of year that suits you best, please contact Jo Bailey, our Community Fundraising & Events Specialist for support: jo.bailey@plunket.org.nz