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Wellington Free Ambulance patron Shirley Martin and Alastair Turrell launch a new ambulance in Wellington in 2015. (File Photo) “I wish to pay tribute today to three remarkable Wellingtonians who passed away in the past few days. Shirley Martin, Neil Gray, and my mother, Inge Woolf, were inspirational wonderful Wellingtonians.” All three, were “wise, warm and wonderful people” who generously supported the community, Woolf said. Wellington Free Ambulance acting chief executive Sarah Lewis said Martin had made a significant contribution to the organisation. “From her devotion to fundraising as part of the Ladies Auxiliary since 1955, standing on the streets of Wellington rattling a box for the free ambulance, and all the years she cheered us on as our patron, Shirley has been a fundraising force for us for over six decades.”
Press Release – Laura Fergusson Trust
More than 70 people representing the Laura Fergusson Trust took part in this year’s Round the Bays event, helping raise money for specialist gym equipment.
Based in Lower Hutt, the Laura Fergusson Trust (LFT) provides opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue a supported and independent lifestyle. Residents, whanau, staff, volunteers, team sponsors FIND and LFT’s own walking band came together to complete Sunday’s event, raising more than $3000 towards its goal of $10,000 to fund gym equipment for the hundreds of people the Trust cares for across the Wellington region.
Robert McIntyre, CEO of LFT, says fundraising has been harder over the last 12 months, and this financial support comes at an important time, with Covid-19 impacting the Trust and the people they care for.
Press Release – Laura Fergusson Trust Wellington, 24 February 2021 – More than 70 people representing the Laura Fergusson Trust took part in this years Round the Bays event, helping raise money for specialist gym equipment. Based in Lower Hutt, the Laura Fergusson Trust (LFT) provides opportunities …
Wellington, 24 February 2021 – More than 70 people representing the Laura Fergusson Trust took part in this year’s Round the Bays event, helping raise money for specialist gym equipment.
Based in Lower Hutt, the Laura Fergusson Trust (LFT) provides opportunities for people with disabilities to pursue a supported and independent lifestyle. Residents, whanau, staff, volunteers, team sponsors FIND and LFT’s own walking band came together to complete Sunday’s event, raising more than $3000 towards its goal of $10,000 to fund gym equipment for the hundreds of people the Trust cares for across the Wellington region.