Mitre 10 supports invaluable work at the grass roots
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What better partnership: a not-for profit organisation that supports vital respiratory health services in communities around New Zealand and a chain of franchise stores that take huge pride in being part of their communities?
The Asthma Foundation’s annual asthma awareness and fundraising campaign, Balloon Day, this year focuses on the essential work that Asthma Societies do in the community. Mitre 10 is backing asthma all the way.
Participating MEGA and Mitre 10 Home stores across New Zealand will display red balloons and posters and collect gold coin donations at checkout in exchange for red lollipops during Asthma Awareness Week, 3 to 9 May. Friday 7 May is Balloon Day itself.
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Mitre 10 stores have supported Balloon Day for the past few years and 2010 holds a lot of promise.
Asthma is the leading reason for New Zealand children being hospitalised and asthma attacks often hospitalise and sometimes kill. In 2006 alone, for example, 132 New Zealanders were killed by asthma.
- 1 in 4 New Zealand children has asthma.
- Asthma puts a huge strain on our health system: people with uncontrolled asthma end up in hospital beds that are already short in supply.
How to support Balloon Day 2010:
- When you are next at Mitre 10 pick up a Balloon Day lollipop for a gold coin donation
- You can donate $20 automatically by calling 0900 4 ASTHMA (0900 4 ASTHMA) or you can donate securely through the Asthma Foundation’s website at [www.asthmafoundation.org.nz].
- Send a cheque to Freepost 140226, the Asthma Foundation, PO Box 1459, Wellington 6140.
- Sign up to become a Balloon Day supporter by organising an awareness/fundraising event at your school, work place or community. We will provide you with bright red balloons, posters and some good ideas.
For more information please visit http://asthmafoundation.org.nz/
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