Not your average corporate box!
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Fri Jun 29 2012 12:00:00 GMT+1200 (New Zealand Standard Time)
Not your average corporate box!
Friday, 29 June 2012, 11:10 am
Press Release: AUT University
Not your average corporate box!
Business leaders, politicians and celebrities swapped their home comforts for a concrete floor to raise awareness and money for Auckland’s homeless last night. The 61 participants who slept rough in AUT University’s city campus have collectively raised $123,470 so far, with some individuals receiving donations close to $10k.
Organisers of the LIFEWISE Big Sleepout, now in its third year, would like to thank all those who generously donated.
The participants endured wind, rain and downright uncomfortable conditions in good humour for this important cause. Homelessness is not an issue isolated to a small section of society, anybody can have an unforeseen change of circumstances leaving them vulnerable – even the people who volunteered their time last night.
Vernon Sorenson, a LIFEWISE success story, had only one word to say to all those who took part – “thanks”. Vernon made a video story about his time being homeless and how LIFEWISE helped and supported him to get him off the streets. He was on hand to chat to participants about his experiences.
LIFEWISE General Manager, John McCarthy, says the total raised reflects the incredible efforts put in by the group. “We’ve seen some very competitive behaviour to raise funds this year surpassing previous years of total funds raised.
“I’d personally like to thank each and every one of the group for sticking it out and not heading home even though their cardboard mattress offered little padding from the cold and there was minimal protection from the rain.”
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It is anticipated that the total will rise over the coming few days as participants talk about their ‘rough sleeping’ experience with family, friends and colleagues.
“As well as thanking the 61 individuals involved, I’d like to acknowledge the support of AUT University. Not only did they host the event in Hikuwai Plaza, but once again Vice Chancellor Derek McCormack was also one of the 61 brave people sleeping outside.”
Who took part:
Name
Company / Organisation
Agnes Naera
Rotary Club of Auckland
Alex Swney
Heart of the City
Alin Ungureanu
Oceania Group
Ana Samways
NZHerald
Andrew Harris
Blackcat Consulting Ltd
Andrew L'Almont
Baptist Savings
Anya Merryfield
WE'AR Yogo Clothing & Street Wear
Astar
Good Morning TVNZ
Bek Wall
DTR
Bruce Stone
Airedale Property Trust
Chris Morrison
All Good Bananas
Claire Balfour
Mclsaac Caregiving Agency
Clr Cathy Casey
Auckland Council Councillor
David MacGregor
MacGregor Media
Debbie Turton
Vodafone New Zealand
Denise Roche
Green Party
Derek McCormack
AUT University
Eric Young
Prime News
Geoff Perry
Faculty of Business and Law AUT University
Gill Stewart
The Radio Bureau
Graeme Russell
Adage Business & Media Services
Hans Van de Stelt
ASB Bank Ltd
Helen Amituana'i
Mighty River Power
Ina Ivanova
Century Yuasa
Jacinda Ardern
Labour Party
Jack Hoult
95bFM
Jane Hitchfield
The Radio Bureau
Jayson Bryant
UnScrewed
Jesse Chalmers
Auckland Council Waitemata Local Board
Julian Smith
MYOB New Zealand
Lisa Traill
CAANZ
Marc Ellis
MORE FM
Marko den Breems
Jasmax Architects
Martyn Levy
2 degrees Mobile
Matai Smith
Good Morning TVNZ
Melina Schamroth
m.a.d.woman
Michael Richardson
GABA
Michael Stanley
Vodafone New Zealand
Michael Stowers
Stowers Chartered Accountants
Mike Goss
2 degrees Mobile
Moana Mackey
Labour Party
Murray Sheard
The Kitchen
Neil Whittaker
Fuji Xerox NZ
Nick Jones
IAG
Pauline Stockhausen
Stockhausens (represented by Liz Quilty)
Penny Hulse
Auckland Council Deputy Mayor
Pete Hodkinson
New Zealand Union of Students Associations
Pippa Coom
Auckland Council Waitemata Local Board
Poto Williams
Waves Trust
Richard Hills
Auckland Council Kaipatiki Local Board
Rick Boven
Stakeholder Strategies Limited
Russell Little
Leadership New Zealand Trust
Sarah Ibbs
APPCO Group Support
Sarah Trotman
Faculty of Business and Law AUT University
Simon Bennett
The Madison Group
Simon Diprose
The Projection Link
Tony Falkenstein
Just Water International Limited
Tuhi Leef
Aotearoa Credit Union
Vaughn Davis
The Goat Farm Ltd
Vedran Babic
Fisher Funds Management
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