Rotarians boost Cure Kids’ child health research funding at Chinese New Year Gala Ball
 

 

 

Rotary Harbourside selected Cure Kids to be the key recipient charity for funds raised on the night and as a result, Professor Lynette Sadleir’s genetic Paediatric epilepsy research will benefit from this outstanding donation. Cure Kids has funded much of Professor Sadleir’s research over the past ten years and this funding will ensure her clinical genetic work can continue to improve treatment strategies for children with epilepsy in New Zealand.

 

Approximately 460  guests dressed to the nines to mark the Chinese New Year’s Year of the Pig, enjoyed an evening of high-spirited entertainment and excellent Asian cuisine, followed by speeches from a lineup of dignitaries including Mayor Phil Goff, past Rotarian District Governors Ingrid and John Waugh, a representative of the Consulate-General of China as well as Air New Zealand’s Chief Executive Christopher Luxon, District 9920 Past District Governors ,Auckland Council and Local Board Members, Community Leaders, Business Icons and Rotarians. Professor Sadleir then spoke to the audience about the importance of her epilepsy research work and its significant impact on the future health of New Zealand children with this life-impacting condition. 

 

Cure Kids’ CEO Frances Benge says “We are sincerely grateful to Rotary Harbourside for their continued dedication to improving our community’s health and well-being, and we are thrilled that the Club shares our vision of a healthy childhood for everyone. Cure Kids was established by Rotary in 1971 and it is truly meaningful to have this continued support nearly 50 years on. This event really showcased the deep connections that this Rotary Club has across Auckland’s dynamic and diverse community. We give our special thanks to the committed Chinese New Year Gala Ball committee whose hard work ensured the success of the night.”