(Auckland) The Halberg Disability Sport Foundation is to be the beneficiary of funds raised at a charity dinner, because of a new association with the Harcourts Foundation New Zealand.
Team Harcourts Ambassador Emma Revell explains the desires of Halberg make the foundation the ideal charity partner,”Murray Helberg set up the foundation so as to reinforce the lives of physically disabled Kiwis by breaking through obstructions so they can take part in and enjoy sport. Harcourts real estateprovides funds to community groups all over NZ, and we are especially inspired by the work of this charity. ”
The ‘Sport for Life’ dinner will feature outstanding NZ sporting figures who will lead talks on the positive impact of sport, and the power of sport to contribute to the lives of disabled folk. Special guests include prior All Blacks coach Sir Graham Henry, All Blacks mental skills coach Gilbert Enoka, and the Common Wealth Games Chef de Mission Rob Waddell. In addition, Paralympic cycling champion Philippa Gray will talk about how vital it is to make sport inclusive for those with disabilities.
Revell asserts that a charity auction will be held later in the evening, with 100 % of the funds raised going directly to the Halberg Disability Sport Foundation,”We have a thrilling range of unique sporting experiences and souvenirs up for auction, we hope to surprise and delight with our auction pieces. ” Revell explains that Harcourts real estate established the Harcourts Foundation in 2008 in direct response to the question “What are we able to do to put something into the community to enhance the everyday lives of the local people?”
Since the Harcourts Foundation was formed, $2.7 million has been raised through fundraising efforts, and donations from Harcourts team members. “Harcourts is inspired by the Halberg Foundation due to their hardworking commitment in their work to bring about Murray Helbergs vision that without exception all New Zealanders should have access to sports,” says Revell.
The Helberg Foundation employs Disability Sports Counsellors right through NZ who facilitate chances for physically disabled folk, and counsel for specialised sporting equipment and instruction. Revell adds that the Helberg Foundation also provides grants for specifically changed sports gear.The evening encompasses a three course meal, drinks and entertainment and tickets start at $210 plus gst per head. Bookings can be made through annah.lairdharcourts.net.
The Harcourts Foundation is the charitable arm of the real estate group, and will most likely be the hosts of the Halberg “Sport for Life” dinner.Harcourts New Zealand offer real estate, homes and land for sale, rentals and commercial leasing, way of living and agricultural property, and business for sale across NZ.