RE/MAX hits heights for CatWalk

Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/29/2007 - 11:59.
Date and Time: 
17 Nov 2007

Former All Black Marty Berry and the team from RE/MAX Leaders in Greytown have done it again!

Their recent dine and dance auction night was a resounding success, with over double the amount raised from last year, of which a staggering $15,000 goes to CatWalk.

The night was a huge success for all and after a sumptuous feast, Chris Lay (a new C6-7 tetraplegic) and Catriona Williams (also C6-7) spoke of their experiences of SCI and reminded us of the importance of the night.

It costs the New Zealand government over $300 million annually to look after people with SCI but it’s not only the dollars and cents at stake here … it’s also the complete change of lifestyle as well the impact on family.

CatWalk’s goal is to reduce this cost to the country by supporting scientific research so that we along with similar charities around the world can help prevent and cure the drastic life change for those living with a SCI.

Message delivered, it was then onto the auctions with the guests thoroughly entertained by auctioneer Selwyn Donald.

CatWalk would like to thank the initiative of Marty and his team along with the extremely generous. Without fantastic supporters like RE/MAX Leaders and everyone involved we would not reach our goal of getting people out of wheelchairs and back on their feet.

Special thanks to one of the biggest spenders on the night, Hayim Nachun, managing director of Boulcott Development Group who bought the top priced lot, a 2007 Tri Nations signed All Blacks Jersey.

And of course the team at RE/MAX Leaders can relax, knowing CatWalk has a thorough vetting process for all our applications for funding and that their money will be put to the best possible use. All applications are internationally peer reviewed and then assessed by the Scientific Advisory Committee at the Neurological Foundation. Only the BEST projects with the aim of making a real difference to SCI research will be supported.

Auction items were:

  • Lot 1 Re/Max Balloon Ride

    Bought by Dean & Maria Hands
    Generously donated by RE/MAX Leaders $450

  • Lot 2 Gary Tricker Print – Rimutaka Homage 1980 Bought by Steve Chapman

    Generously donated by Gary Tricker $280

  • Lot 3 Gary Tricker Print – Gentility 1982 Bought by Linda and Greg Lay

    Generously donated by Gary Tricker $285

  • Lot 4 – White Swan & Wakelin House Bought by Pete’s Joinery & Building Ltd

    Generously donated by The White Swan & $400
    Wakelin House

  • Lot 5 – Olympic Mark Todd Horse Rug Bought by Quality Sheds

    Generously donated by Mark Todd $825

  • Lot 6 – Wildflower Cottage Package Bought by Bill Slater

    Generously donated by Dennis and Catherine Berry $600

  • Lot 7 – Susie Hamilton Oil Painting on Fadge Bought by McDonald’s Restaurant, Johnsonville

    Generously donated by Susie Hamilton $610

  • Lot 8 – Donald Yee Photography Portraits Bought by Christine Ammunson

    Generously donated by Donald Yee $330

  • Lot 9 – Wellington Lions Jersey Bought by Boulcott Development Group
    Ltd Generously donated by Phillip Adamson $1000

  • Lot 10 – Victoria Spring Necklace Bought by Bill Slater

    Generously donated by Designer Clothing Gallery $450

  • Lot 11 – Residential Property Valuation Bought by McDonald’s Restaurant, Johnsonville

    Generously donated by Wairarapa Property $420
    Consultants

  • Lot 12 – Home Maintenance Service 1 Day Bought by Dennis Berry

    Generously donated by Trevor Nickson $360

  • Lot 13 – Ngawi Accomodation Bought by Dennis & Catherine Berry

    Generously donated by John and Shirley Morison $550

  • Lot 14 – Limited Edition World Cup Jersey Bought by Boulcott Development Group Ltd

    Generously donated by Neville and Heather Smit $2100

  • Lot 15 – Two Cases of Thomson’s Trail Wine Bought by Mortgage Link, Wairarapa

    Generously donated by Thomsons Trail Vineyard $450

  • Lot 16 – Duxton Hotel Bought by Tony Brunton

    Generously donated by The Duxton Hotel, Wellington $400

  • Lot 17 – 2007 Tri Nations Signed All Blacks Jersey Bought by Boulcott Development Group Ltd

    Generously donated by the New Zealand Rugby Union $2500

 

Raffle prizes were:

  • $100.00 MTA Vouchers

    Generously donated by Adamsons Service Station, Won by Maura Stamp
    Featherston

  • $80.00 Meal Voucher Won by Jacinta Sinclair

    Generously donated by Alana Estate

  • $40.00 Meal Voucher Won by Heather Smit

    Generously donated by Cahoots Café, Greytown

  • $200.00 Vouchers Won by Julie Berry

    Generously donated by Essentially You, Greytown
    Will Won by Sid Taylor
    Generously donated by Gawith Burridge Solicitors

  • $208.00 1 month Gold membership voucher Won by Pauline Fridge

    Generously donated by Greytown Health & Fitness

  • $100.00 Clothing Voucher Won by Alison Gleeson

    Generously donated by Hunting & Fishing
    Pottery Salt and Pepper Shakers Won by Morrie Holmes
    Generously donated by Gary Tricker

  • $100.00 Service Won by Pauline Gardner

    Generously donated by R & B Motors

  • $120.00 Voucher Won by Angela Duncan

    Generously donated by Stihl Shop, Greytown

  • Wellington Rugby Jersey Won by Steve Chapman

    Generously donated by Thomas Waldrom

  • Hurricanes Alternate Jersey #4 Won by Diane Holmes

    Generously donated by Thomas Waldrom

  • Rugby Ball – Signed by Thomas Waldrom Won by Rach Butterick

    Generously donated by Peter Skipage

  • T-shirt Signed by Thomas Waldrom Won by Janine Osbourne

    Generously donated by Thomas Waldrom