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7th annual John Andrew Ford & Mazda K.I.C. Family track day for Camp Quality	22/02/2010
The 7th annual John Andrew Ford & Mazda K.I.C. Family track day for Camp Quality was a huge success. Saturday 16th January 2010 started as any normal day....with one twist....we were gearing up for our biggest ever Camp Quality turn out. At nine thirty we were greeted with an endless wave of blue CQ shirts, which just kept coming over the main track crossing at Pukekohe.......around 500 family members and Camp Quality staff. KIC started the day at 10.00am with the arrival of the truck convoy...what a sight that was to see –KIC wishes to say sorry to anyone who got caught up in the traffic jam from the Telstra Centre to Pukekohe Park raceway! The drivers were pumped the kids were rearing to go, so off we went..... The selection of cars this year was incredible...ranging from an amazing model A (Thanks to John Andrew Ford) to a Ferrari 360—plus all the huge range of muscle cars , race cars and the trucks...and not to forget the Denny Hulme supercar ....... KIC runs road car and race car grids, each grid loads up with the kids and companions into all cars and the driver give them a three lap spin around the circuit...all under pace car and police supervision....with one grid exception, the race cars— no pace car but helmets and belts a must.... KIC celebrity drivers for 2010 were, James ―Huggie Urquhart, ―Racing Ray Williams, Pete ― Kaos Ward and Shane Van Gisbergen, these boys had a blast...not to mention that Gissey had dads Ute, so he had to make sure that the XR6 Ute made some smoke with a couple of mandatory donuts! The lunchtime entertainment was something to watch,with Ray & Shane thrown into the E cart from Formula E, seeing both drivers shooting down the main straight and throwing them into a power slide, gave the viewing public something to talk about the power of these battery powered go-carts.. Paul Irwin thrilled the crowd with this V8 blown XB Ford Fairmont.. lots of smoke, Paul said he would finish with a bang, and a bang he did......... Blew both rear tyres..... Just when we thought the lunchtime entertainment was over—out roared the Denny Hulme supercar—giving two lucky punters a ride of their lives..... KIC doesn't just do things on the ground, so at 1.30pm on the dot, three War-birds swooped in and thrilled the crowd with a fifteen minute air show. KIC wishes to thank all the companies that supplied fun rides and entertainment for these very special kids for the day. Camp Quality is a non-profit organisation (all volunteers) that gives children living with cancer, aged from 5-16, a week long camp; a week of fun filled enjoyment. The KIC track day is traditionally the first day of the Auckland/Northland region’s week long camp and includes the children's families in the day’s fun at the track. KIC is a group of Kiwis’ that fund raise during the course of the year, to put on this free day out for Camp Quality.
Nigel Karl

Stacey serves lunch at the 2010 Auckland/Northland Camp	22/02/2010
Camp Quality Ambassador Stacey Jones serving lunch at the Auckland/Northland regions January camp visit to Rainbows End.

Postie Bike Challenge	17/12/2009
What's the Postie Bike Challenge all about? One thing's for sure, the Postie Bike Challenge will be unlike any other experience you have ever had - a ride from the top to the bottom of the North Island. From Cape Reinga in the north all the way to Wellington, you will be journeying with any number of other adventurers - all riding Postie Bikes - that is the mighty Honda CT110 (and CT90 for those who aren't game for the big bike!) Six days in March 2010, Friday 26th to Wednesday 31st , full of fun, excitement, adrenaline and friendship, seeing the country as you've never seen it before and supporting Camp Quality NZ at the same time. For more information check out the web site; http://www.postiebikechallenge.co.nz/ or email postiebike@xtra.co.nz
J Carter

Freemasons Overwhelm Camp Quality Waikato/BOP	08/11/2009
Sunday 8th November was a milestone day for Camp Quality and the Freemasons of the Bay of Plenty, Geyserland and Waikato Lodges. For two years the Freemasons in this area have been very proactive in their support for the children of Camp Quality. Supported by their National Benevolent Committee they have donated $23,500 in each of those years. This has been a significant achievement but this year saw a major advance on previous efforts. Coordinated by Mike Cooke, Benevolence Officer B.O.P., and widely supported by the lodges of this region, a number of fund raising events have been held. These include auctions, raffles and charity dinners. As can be seen in the photo a monumental sum of $27,000 was handed to Fiona Hammond the Regional Manager of Camp Quality Waikato-Bay of Plenty. District Grand Masters Ross Rex (B.O.P.); Paul Sutcliffe (Waikato) and Tom Becker (Geyserland) presented the cheques on behalf of their Lodges. In receiving the donation, Fi commented on the strength of the relationship between the organisations and sincerely thanked them on behalf of all the children who will benefit at Summer Camp 2010. The Freemasons of the Hairini Lodge provided afternoon tea for members of the CQ Committee and the many Lodge members who had travelled some distance for this presentation.
Fi Hammond

A Quality Sub with Stacey	24/08/2009
Kiwi rugby league legend Stacey Jones may have announced he is not renewing his contract with the Warriors next year, but he still has plenty to keep him busy with his Subway business and role as Camp Quality NZ Ambassador. Stacey recently hosted a group of six Camp Quality children at the Avondale Subway franchise he and wife Rachelle bought last year. The Camp Quality children, who enjoyed sharing lunch and having photos taken with the halfback at the Rosebank Rd branch, left with a surprise gift of a rugby league ball fully signed by the Warriors. The children from left to right are; Liberty Taylor, Bianca Gaensicke, Tui McLeod, Ryan Godfrey, James Eastwood and Heath Beggs.
J Carter

Spirit of Napier Lions partner with Hawke’s Bay business women to raise funds for Camp Quality and treat one special mother	21/08/2009
The Spirit of Napier Lions welcomed the opportunity to be part of a Hawke’s Bay women’s networking evening which aimed to showcase the businesses of local women and raise funds for Camp Quality. The brainchild of Hawke’s Bay business women Ali Shapland and Jill Melrose, the pair wanted to not only celebrate local women in business but also another group of women – those with children living with cancer. They enlisted the help of Camp Quality to nominate one of these special mums to receive a complimentary makeover on the night. “We wanted to do something nice for a mother who has a child with cancer, who does everything for her child and leaves herself last for everything”. Camp Quality found a deserving candidate in Hawke’s Bay mother, Sarah Coram-O’Kane, whose daughter Abbey, 9, has an inoperable brain tumour. Spirit of Napier Lion Perry Hornby, who is also a Camp Quality Wellington/Central Districts Representative, says it was wonderful seeing Sarah receive the makeover and “have time for herself”. Sarah was treated to a new hairstyle, make-up, clothing and accessories, all donated by local businesswomen who had set up stalls on the night. “We would like to say a big thank you to the local businesses that were so generous with their time and resources,” says Perry. “We couldn’t have done it without them.” Perry says the Spirit of Napier Lions are already looking forward to helping make next year’s event bigger and better. “We want to extend it next year. After making the mother all beautiful, we’d like to find sponsorship to send her off to dinner with her partner, find babysitters for their children and make sure she can enjoy the makeover with a nice night out.” About 10 Spirit of Napier Lions took part in the event which raised over $500 for Camp Quality. About 70 children from Hawke’s Bay and the Wellington Central Districts catchment area attend the local camp, free of charge, each year. Camp Quality NZ Chairman Jim Grierson says, “It’s wonderful to have the continued support of Lions Clubs across New Zealand. The generosity shown by Lions, in running and supporting local Camp Quality fundraising events and camps, is greatly appreciated.”
J Carter

Camp Quality Welcomes Freemasons Support	21/08/2009
Auckland/Northland Camp Quality Regional Manager John Green says the ongoing support of the Freemasons has been invaluable. “Not only have the Freemasons executive officers been coming to our summer camp over the last three years, each year they present a cheque which we greatly appreciate,” he says. “This support goes a long way in allowing us to deliver our camps and programmes at no cost to families and ensure campers have the best time possible.” The generosity of the Freemasons this year has been no exception. “Our summer camp in January was greatly aided by the group of Auckland and Northland lodge members who helped in the kitchen by washing dishes, serving meals and cleaning up afterwards,” says John. They also presented Camp Quality with a $20,000 donation from the St Benedicts St Group Lodges and the Freemasons Charity. “Our camps are run totally by volunteers and funded totally by donations. The Freemasons support in both areas is always greatly appreciated at our Auckland/Northland camp,” says John. John also recalls a discussion he had with the executive group at the 2008 summer camp that resulted in the donation of a much welcomed Ezy-up marquee. “I explained that we had nothing to show the public that the Freemasons supported Camp Quality,” says John. “They had a five minute meeting and asked what Camp Quality needed. I asked for a 6x3m Ezy-up to act as a base and place of shelter when we set up at various locations. They replied that we would have it for the 2009 camp - and we did. “We now have something that proudly shows the Freemasons logo and ‘Donated by the Freemasons’ printed on it,” he says. “Wherever you find us, you will find that Ezy-up,” he says. Camp Quality Chairman Jim Grierson says, “It’s wonderful to have the continued support of the Freemasons and we hope we can develop our relationship with Freemasons across the country. The generosity shown by the Freemasons in supporting Camp Quality is greatly appreciated.”
J Carter

Camp Quality Week raises awareness – and funds

21/08/2009

Lions Clubs across New Zealand helped children’s charity Camp Quality NZ raise more than $80,000 during its National Awareness Week campaign. Camp Quality NZ Chairman Jim Grierson says: “We are very grateful to the numerous Lions Clubs who were involved in running events during our national awareness week or have an event planned later in the year, and would like to say a big thank you for being generous with your time and support. “Not only have Lions across the country been generous with donations and organising events, they also turn out in droves at our summer camps in January to help serve meals, do dishes, provide BBQ lunches - you name it. The support we receive from Lions Clubs during our national awareness week and beyond is invaluable.” Recent events include a film premiere evening organised by the Tauranga City Lions Club, a golf tournament by the Hamilton St Andrews Lions, a magic show fundraiser by the Tauranga Lions Club, the Glenmark Lions Club golf tournament and the Opera at Oruawharo concert held by the Takapau Lions with the support of the Spirit of Napier Lions. Together they raised more than $25,000 for Camp Quality. The Dunedin South Lions are organising a bowling tournament - to be held in the first weekend in November - with proceeds going to Camp Quality. Lion John Cross says they are planning to hold a function and charity auction on the Saturday night with a bowling tournament and prize giving on the Sunday. Mr Grierson says he is looking forward to celebrating 25 years of Camp Quality New Zealand and he is planning for a number of fundraising events to be held across the country during August and September 2010, to mark the occasion. “We are confident that with the help of Lions Clubs, we can look forward to a really great result for our quarter century year,” he says. “Let’s make it a year to remember.”

Camp Quality Charity Auction	16/04/2009
On Thursday 16th April Andrew Simms European hosted a combined ASE Gala opening & Camp Quality Charity Auction attended by around 535 people. The charity auction, at the Andrew Simms Newmarket showroom, included a range of high value experiences and items, including a Fiat 500, the New Zealand and European Small Car of the Year. After Mayor John Banks opened the Andrew Simms European gala event invited guests were treated to a European-themed cocktail evening featuring top New Zealand band Op Shop and a guest appearance by Camp Quality NZ Ambassador and Warriors come-back Stacey Jones. In addition, a raffle held on the night provided another $1,400 bringing the total raised for Camp Quality to $33,000. This was a very special Awareness Week event for Camp Quality and we would like to say a big thank you to Andrew Simms and Julie Roberts for their wonderful support for our children of Camp Quality New Zealand.
Julie Carter

Balloons over Waikato	28/03/2009
Each year a local charity is given the opportunity to raise funds for a worthwhile cause during the event in return for its assistance. This year that charity was again, Camp Quality Waikato/Bay of Plenty. They provided support for the Balloons Over Waikato Trust by supplying volunteers for 5 days, which included 140 volunteers for the Nightglow, which celebrated the 10th birthday of the annual event. Ten children from Camp Quality, signalled the start of the event by releasing 100 helium balloons.
Julie Carter

CQ Kids visit the Comedy Festival	09/05/2008
On a wonderfully rainy Auckland day an intrepid group of CQ derdoers ambled along to join in the fun of the Auckland Comedy Festival and see the show by Men of Steel. We made our way through a multitude of raindrops to score front row seats and after being made to don white garbage bags we were witness to three mad Aussie chefs animating two cookie cutters, a host of kitchen utensils and more food then you could...well...eat in a wild puppet extravaganza that featured burner spaceships, popping popcorn, watermelon dismemberment, much food squishing and throwing and the rise of a great broccoli forest! Thank goodness for the white garbage bags as food was flung far and wide! The show was a hilarious delight and as our group made it's wet way for some McDonalds lunch, we all laughed and chattered wildly about what we'd just witnessed! An excellent adventure for sure! Me thinks some of the kids might be planning to share their new food animating lessons at the dinner table at home...
Smaily Selmani

Unilever sponsors the kids into Rainbows End	15/04/2008
The rides were full of smiling faces and an unexpected visit from Stacey Jones was enjoyed by the Auckland/Northland campers and companions during April. The team from the Unilever Social Club once again provided an exciting and entertaining reunion event for the Camp Quality Campers and their families. More than 300 people turned up outside the Rainbows End gates to be met by Stacey Jones and let in to enjoy a day of fun, food and ice cream. Even the bad weather couldn't keep the kids off the rides. Thanks Unilever for your tremendous support AGAIN!
Ann Webster