“On November 25, the NZ Spinal Trust held a Charity Golf Tournament at Clearwater Resort in Christchurch.  We were blessed with a fine day and the course in immaculate condition with the NZ Golf Open being held less than a week after our tournament.  The game was fiercely contested – in a light hearted manner!  Once the golf concluded we held an auction with an Angus Watson painting, a bottle of Whiskey signed by John Key, and a Spade signed by John Key, Bill English, Gerry Brownlee, Bob Parker and Aaron Gilmour.

There were also some fantastic prizes including a Millbrook Golf and Accommodation package, Michael Hill Watches, Terrace Downs and Pegasus Golf Packages to name a few.

A total of $4800 was raised - a big thank you to all who participated”.

“On Friday 12th August the Get Black on Your Feet Black Tie Gala Dinner was held at the Langham Hotel in Auckland.  Around 550 people attended along with 18 of our All Blacks, three of our Black Caps and Arron Slight, World Superbike rider.  The All Blacks generously gave up their time on the eve of their trip to South Africa where they had to be on a bus at 4am ready for the mammoth flight to the continent.
Funds were raised specifically to assist Spinal Impaired people in New Zealand to live confident, independent and productive lives right now  via the NZ Spinal Trust, to support a dedicated Spinal Cord Injury Research Unit via the Catwalk trust and to enhance the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit via the NZ Rugby Foundation.
The evening was a huge success with much fun, frivolity and laughter as well as a considerable sum of money (the amount yet to be finalised), being raised by a generous range of guests which was much appreciated by the benefitting trusts, including the NZ Spinal Trust. The NZ Spinal trust is happy to announce that a total of $42,100 has been donated to the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit which will aid in building a new deck off the Dining Room for patients and families to enjoy outdoor dining and relaxing in the fresh air.  The balance will go toward upgrading the Motel Units for families of patients.
Our thanks go out to all those who attended, supported and organised what was a hugely successful event.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.”