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| Prime Minister's Carving up for Auction for Cure Kids |
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22 February 2010 - After starting the New Zealand flag doodle frenzy – all to the benefit of Cure Kids, our Prime Minister has done it again, this time using a chisel and a block of beautiful Totara, not a pen and paper.
Mr Key’s carving, made at the New Zealand Maori Arts and Crafts Institute - Te Puia, has just been put on Trade Me for a 10-day auction, and again proceeds from his artistic flair will go to Cure Kids. Click here to Bid!
For more information please visit : http://www.te-kakano.co.nz/te_kakano_nz_press_release.htm
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| Osborne Rampage: Sat 20th February |
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17 February 2010 - Come along to Osborne Street in Newmarket this Saturday to check out new fabulous stores, awesome entertainment, heaps of giveaways and a charity raffle for Cure Kids. More
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| Prime Minister's Artistic Talent Benefits Cure Kids |
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17 February 2010 - A couple of doodles of an alternative New Zealand Flag have fetched over $20,000 on Trade Me auctions for Cure Kids.
Prime Minister John Key's doodle sold last Tuesday night (17 February) for $10,150 to the Elite International School of Beauty and Spa Therapies. Director, Simon Harding said on Breakfast the next morning they just wanted to support a good cause
For the full story, check out TVNZ's website.
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Contact Energy are behind Cure Kids every “K” of the way |
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29 January 2010
Contact Energy is taking an innovative approach to its support of Cure Kids by issuing a challenge to Kiwis to do something not only good for themselves, but also the wider Cure Kids community. As a Cure Kids Key Partner, Contact will donate $1 for each kilometre completed by participants in the Contact Tri Series this summer. The Series takes place in seven locations across the country and has distances suitable for novices to elite athletes – go to www.393.co.nz or www.triathlon.org.nz for more details. So, go on give it a go, because you’ll never know until you Tri.
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NZ Run: Lisa Tamati |
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31 October 2009
Lisa Tamati has commenced her challenge to run the length of New Zealand, supporting Cure Kids and CanTeen. Check out her progress... More
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Cure Kids Xmas Cards are available for purchase. |
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We have fabulous Christmas Cards for sale, designed by our Cure Kids Ambassadors, click here for more details. |
Eye for Sculpture Exhibition, supporting Cure Kids. |
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14 October 2009
Cure Kids is thrilled to be the recipient charity for this year's Eye for Sculpture event, which showcases 30 New Zealand artists in the rural environs of Clevedon valley during 5 - 8 November 2009. More |
Hirequip Launches Hire, Help and Win for Cure Kids! |
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3 October 2009
Between 1st October and the 21st December 2009, HireQuip will be launching a major campaign aiming to donate up to $100,000 to the Cure Kids. More |
Cure Kids Ambassadors Present at Qantas Film and Television Awards 2009 |
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7 September 2009
The cream of New Zealand’s film and television industries were celebrated on Saturday night at a glittering gala event in the Civic Theatre, Auckland. More |
Record Total Reached in Cure Kids Add a Dollar 2009 |
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A giant thank you to all customers of Briscoes Homeware, Rebel Sport, Living and Giving, Pumpkin Patch, Life Pharmacy, Care Chemists, Paper Plus, Take Note and Harvey Norman. We are very proud to announce the 2009 total of over $410 000 and still counting!!! More
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| Bid Now for Paris Hilton's Boarding Pass & Support Cure Kids |
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31 August 2009 - closes tonight at 9pm
Paris Hilton's Fiji Boarding Pass is up for grabs on Trade Me. Philip (the seller) listed it just for fun, but he's been blown away at the interest, so is kindly donating the proceeds to Cure Kids and Plunket. To bid for a piece of celebrity memorabilia or check out the comments click here! |
| Duo Photography will take your child's photo for a Gold Coin Donation! |
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27 August 2009
Head along to Chipmunks Playground in Tawa this Sunday where the friendly crew from Duo Photography are offering clients a photo for a gold coin donation to Cure Kids.
Where:Chipmunks Playland in Tawa
When: Sunday 30 August from 10am to 5pm. |
| Buy a Little Red Book and help Cure Kids |
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21 August 2009
Cure Kids are thrilled to be the recipient charity from the Little Red Book. Currently being sold for $29.95 in Wellington, $1 from each book is donated to Cure Kids. Keep up the great work, $355 has already been raised to help us fund even more vital research. |
| Best wishes from Cure Kids to Cycling Pair after Accident |
20 July 2009
The team at Cure Kids were saddened to hear of the accident while two amazing young men were cycling the length of New Zealand, having already raised over $17,000 for Cure Kids. Best wishes to Brendon Dallas and Ben Scully for a speedy recovery... Please click here for updates and to support their cycle challenge for Cure Kids. |
| Michael Hill Launches his Book with Mad Hatters Tea Party for Cure Kids |
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16 June 2009
This morning Cure Kids Ambassadors Jorja, Sam, Chris, Cherokee and Emily celebrated the launch of Michael Hill's new book, 'Toughen Up', with a special Mad Hatters Tea party. More |
| 'We are Fourth' by Most of Us, song released in support of Cure Kids |
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7 May 2009
‘We Are Fourth’ by Most Of Us features guest vocals from Opshop’s Jason Kerrison, Tyree and Deach from Smashproof, Jordan Luck, J Williams, Annabel Fay, Josh Leys and Lucid 3’s Victoria Girling-Butcher... More |
| Cadbury Day Supporting Cure Kids |
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6 May 2009
Cadbury Day celebrations are happening tomorrow in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, all supporting Cure Kids. Click here for the latest stories |
| LCT Reports Insulin Independence in Two Patients Following Recent Implants of DIABECELLR in Diabetes Clinical Trial |
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6 May 2009
Cure Kids founding researcher, Professor Bob Elliott now has two diabetes patients completely free of insulin injections in his small trial. Bob has tirelessly fought the New Zealand Government to get approval for his radical research to enable people with diabetes off insulin dependence. Please click here to read latest report.
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| Jetstar Warriors Tour |
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3 March 2009
Cure Kids Ambassadors Ollie Norman and his father Mike, Chris North and Mum, Karen and Cherokee Sagisagi and Mum Lorna, are treated by Jetstar with a trip to the Gold Coast to watch the NZ Warriors play the Gold Coast Titans in their preseason match... Check out the pics and stories |
| Powerboats: Race Two |
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18 February 2009
Unfortunately due to high winds……Click here for the latest news.
To find out more about how Building Solutions is supporting Cure Kids, please click here. |
| Cure Kids Online Auction : What a great result! |
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16 February 2009
We are thrilled to announce a total of $21,168 has been raised for vital medical research.
Thanks to everyone for your support in donating items and bidding! |
| Powerboats: First Race of the Season for Cure Kids Race Team |
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30 January 2009
Round one of the Rayglass New Zealand Offshore Powerboat Championship was held in Taupo on Saturday 24th January.Click here for the latest news. |
| Wendy's Great New Zealand Santa Run for Cure Kids |
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10 December 2008
The Wendy's Great New Zealand Santa Run is exactly as the name suggests - a fun run where participants dress-up as the figure that epitomises all that is Christmas, Santa. Click here for more. |
| Pumpkin Patch Add a Dollar in the US. |
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24 November - 24 December 2008
Cure Kids Key Partner Pumpkin Patch is running an Add a Dollar campaign in support of Cure Kids USA/Child Health Research Institute. Click here for more details. |
| Shrek shorn up the Sky Tower |
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23 November 2008 - Last time it was on an iceberg!
Shrek the famous hermit sheep was shorn for the third time at Sky Tower Auckland.
Click here for the latest news and pics from Shrek's day out in Auckland! |
| David Reid Homes Buildathon for Cure Kids |
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12-13 November 2008
David Reid Homes supported Cure Kids by building a 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom quality home at the Royal New Zealand Show in Christchurch... More Info |
| Pig cell experiments give hope to diabetes sufferers |
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21 October 2008 - Cure Kids Emeritus Professor Bob Elliot's groundbreaking treatment into Type 1 Diabetes has been approved for clinical trials today.
Cure Kids has helped fund the research that led to this breakthrough...
Click here to view the programme on TV3's website. |
| Accor Race to Survive to Cure Kids |
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Fiji, 20 – 24 October 2008 – Total amount raised is $FJ 310,795 ... All for vital medical equipment and medicines for Fijian children... More |
| Servcorp Bowl Off for Cure Kids |
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15 October 2008 - Servcorp held fabulous Bowl Off events in September, raising $6000 for Cure Kids... More |
| Bungy World Record Attempt for Cure Kids |
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15 August 2008 - Mike Heard is attempting a Guinness World Record in number of Bungy jumps in 24 hours... More |
| Miss Howick 2008 |
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28 July 2008 - Cure Kids were thrilled that they were chosen for the third consecutive year as the recipient charity for funds raised by the Miss Howick 2008 contestants... More |
| Are you Smarter Than a Mortgage Broker? |
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28 May 2008 -Last night Cure Kids was the recipient charity for a Charity Quiz Night at the Harlequin Bar & Café in Auckland, kindly organised by Auckland Home Loans... More |
| TV3 Campbell Live on Monday 19th May - Preventable disease in NZ Children |
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On Monday 19th May 7pm TV3 Campbell Live are presenting an in depth piece about the high rates of preventable disease in NZ children, and how some of these children are permanently damaged. This follows publication two weeks ago of “Left Behind – How social and income inequalities damage New Zealand children” http://www.cpag.org.nz/resources/
This TV3 programme is a call to the country for more action to stop the preventable damage to our children. Click here for a link to view programme on TV3 website. |
| Cherokee's dream comes true at Shortland Street |
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15 May 2008 - Cure Kids Ambassador Cherokee Sagisagi was treated to an experience of a lifetime with the cast and crew... More |
Dalton Switches boats to Cure Kids |
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9 May 2008 - Grant Dalton temporarily abandoned preparations for the next Americas Cup to launch the Cure Kids Last Race donation hotline today... More |
| Ports of Auckland Charity Golf Day Raises over $50,500 for Cure Kids |
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1 May 2008 - The Ports of Auckland held their first Charity Golf Day and Cure Kids was thrilled to be the recipient charity... More |
| National Photographic Contest Raises a Further $10,000 for Cure Kids |
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May 2008 - The 2008 Photokids Contest has raised $10,000 for Cure Kids and attracted intense interest around the country... More |
| Sally Tagg Limited Edition Eco Bags for Cure Kids Now in Life Pharmacy Stores |
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April 2008 - The unique bond between Life Pharmacy and Cure Kids is reflected in the exceptional design of a sustainable carry bag, featuring the work of internationally reknowned photographer Sally Tagg...
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| Cure Kids launched as the Official Charity for Adams Motorsport |
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Cure Kids through its key Partnership with Crane Distribution NZ, has been announced as the official charity of Adams Motorsport in the NZ V8 2007/2008 series... More |
| Cure Kids Charity Golf Tournament at The Hills raises $250,000 |
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The inaugural Cure Kids Charity Golf Tournament held at Michael Hill’s private golf course The Hills, near Queenstown on March 24 was an outstanding success raising $250,000 for medical research... More |
Shrek Walking on Thin Ice
Tuesday, 28 November 2006
Shrek, New Zealand’s most famous sheep will be shedding his wool on the giant iceberg off the coast of Dunedin today.
The woolly sheep, who is an ambassador for Cure Kids, will be flown by helicopter out to the iceberg where the shearing will take place.
Click here to support Shrek and Cure Kids.
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| Qantas Gives Cure Kids Ambassadors Ultimate Netball Experience |
Two Cure Kids ambassadors had a fantastic experience recently at the Silver Ferns vs Australia netball test matches, thanks to Cure Kids Key Partner Qantas. Tamilla Khan (8) and Isabella Davies (10), both of whom suffer from leukaemia, had the opportunity to be Qantas ball deliverers for the games at Auckland and Christchurch respectively. Both girls did a fantastic job and even featured on TV One!
This was a particularly special experience for Isabella as her family have just moved to Christchurch from Queenstown in order to give Isabella the best possible chance at surviving her leukaemia. The Davies family were very sad to be leaving their family and friends in Queenstown, so this was a wonderful welcome to Christchurch for Isabella!
Close to $4,000 has been raised for Cure Kids at the games, which is a great result. We are so grateful to Qantas and all involved for their time, support and dedication to Cure Kids. |
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| Isabella Davies and her Mum, Janice. |
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| Sophie's wish comes true with Rapunzellike locks |
| S O U T H L A N D T I M E S S T O R Y - By JOHANNA PARSONS |
Eleven-year-old Sophie Newbold, has always wanted long hair like her two older sisters.
Yesterday her wish came true with a little magic from Cure Kids, hair specialist Cinderella and an Invercargill hairdresser.
Sophie, of Gibbston, has a rare disorder called cardio-facio-cutaneous syndrome, as well as a hole in her heart and problems with her heart valves.
Her facial features and skin are also affected and her hair doesn't grow much longer than 8cm.
Sophie's mum Bridget said her daughter had to deal with a lot of negative attention because of her appearance.
"Kids can be cruel but just having longer hair will make all the difference," she said.
Cure Kids South Island funding manager Josie Fitzgerald said Sophie's journey to Rupunzel-like locks began in 2004 when she was chosen as a Cure Kids ambassador. |
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"Bridget explained to her that there would be special doctors who would try and help her, and Sophie said would they make a special panadol that would give her plaits."
Ms Fitzgerald was touched by this, so she made inquires and was put in contact with Invercargill hairdresser Karina Winter.
Ms Winter and colleague Lauren Tootle battled through the snow and spent more than six hours attaching about 250 hair extensions to Sophie's hair yesterday.
What does Sophie think of her new look?
"I think my friends will say 'cool hair' but no one can pull it or touch it."
After more thought, she added, "Mum, can you can buy me some hair bands tomorrow?" |
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Life Pharmacy Supporting Cure Kids: June 2006
Cure Kids are thrilled that Life Pharmacy are running an Add a Dollar campaign, with all proceeds coming to Cure Kids.
Click here to view story |
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Sofitel Art in the Mountains: June 2006
Thirty-one thousand dollars was raised at the Sofitel Art in Mountains event last weekend.
Click here to view story |
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| Miss Howick for Cure Kids: May 2006 |
Cure Kids is delighted to have been selected as the recipient charity for the 2006 Miss Howick contest.
Click here to view story |
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| National Photographic Contest Raises $15,000 for Cure Kids: May 2006 |
The 2006 Photokids Contest has raised $15,000 for Cure Kids and attracted intense interest around the country, with thousands of votes being cast to decide the winner.
Click here to view story |
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| Ride for Life Raises Vital Funds for Cure Kids: 22 April 2006 |
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Young trainee physiotherapist Sarah Dickson set out to raise $24,000 for Cure Kids and achieved it after a gruelling 24 hour stationary bike riding challenge in Queenstown at Easter.
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Life Pharmacy Conference 20 March 2006
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Cure Kids and the Armstrong Prestige Festival of Cycling
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David Reid Homes Wanaka Buildathon Raises $179,000
for Cure Kids
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Accor $10 Race to Cure Kids 2005
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Cure Kids and the Auckland Artfair 2005
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story
Cure Kids and adidas join forces
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$10,000.00 raised by Photokids Portrait
Contest
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to view story
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to enter next years competion
A phenomenal $55,000 Raised in the Cure
Kids Online Auction
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Cure Kids Adventure Race Provides Tough
Challenge
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Jonah Lomu to launch Cure Kids Great Adventure
Race Auction
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TV Documentary Highlights Significant
Congenital Disease Break Through
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Qantas gives Ambassadors the thrill of
their Lives...
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