FREE ITEMS STILL NEEDED FOR TOURETTES CAMP FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALES
FREE ITEMS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR TOURETTES CAMP FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALES AND AUCTIONS
FIRST GARAGE SALE BEING HELD ON
SATURDAY 8th APRIL 7am - 1pm
AT: 14 LARK PLACE, WELCOME BAY
Hi, my name is Jenny and I have 2 children affected by Tourette's Syndrome.
Our son attended the first ever Tourette's Association Camp, "CAMP TWITCH", 2 & 1/2 years ago, and it changed his life.
This years camp is on in Christchurch and starts on the 4th of October.
I am wanting to fundraise so that my children and others affected by this condition can have the opportunity to attend this amazing event.
Looking for donations of NEW/USED GOODS, such as
- Household/kitchen items
- Toys, dolls & teddy bears
- Books & magazines
- Craft items, fabric etc
- Plants & pots
- Gardening & other tools
- Furniture
- Linen
- Pictures, Paintings & Art Work
- DVDs & CDs
- Clothing (babywear, kidswear, Ladies/Men's clothes)
..... Anything really that could either be SOLD AT A GARAGE SALE or AUCTIONED off.
You are welcome to drop off items at our home in Welcome Bay or we can collect donated goods on weekends.
Feel free to contact me on
0277706999 (NEW NUMBER!)
A documentary was filmed prior to and during the 2016 CAMP TWITCH and will be screened on TV1 on 26th of June. Be sure to watch it and see why this cause needs your help.
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Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
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