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 Sunday 5th September 2010 at 11:00am

Thank you to the Whakatane District Council for supplying the plants, and thank you to the Ohope Beach Lions for donating $400 towards this fundraiser, helping to plant the shrubs and cooking a wonderful sausage sizzle.   A huge applause to the Ohope Volunteer Fire Brigade boys as they not only plant the trees but they also keep the kids enthralled with their shiney red fire engine.  

“Please come along and help Hospice by planting a tree in the unique Port Ohope revegetation area”

 “The project is truly a combined community event, encompassing numerous groups and organisations coming together to help re-vegetate a coastal area, and of course raising funds for Hospice!”

Click here to download a Charity Dinner flyer
Enjoy a scrumptious meal and listen to an amazing, inspirational speaker.  
$55 tickets on sale at the Hospice Shop (beside Whitcoulls).

Tickets also available from Kerry Nott Pharmacy in  Opotiki or Smiths City in Kawerau. 

There will be no door sales, and a cash bar only.  The evening includes live and blind auctions.   

Uzabus will provide a bus Whakatane return for $5.  Bus route described below.

Come and listen to an incredible story about Jo’s  7 day, 6 stage 250 kilometre journey across China’s Gobi Desert .   Jo has an amazing collection of photos from the world’s hottest desert; the second lowest place on earth- from great canyons and mountains to stony, barren wastelands.   This was no walk in the park for Jo… at one stage he was lost.   We promise, you will be in awe and truly inspired by his riveting account of an unforgettable adventure.

UZABUS BUS ROUTE - $5 RETURN FARE

5.30pm -  Shell Kope (Cnr King & Landing Road)
5.40pm – Whakatane Information Centre (Quay)
5.50pm – Mokorua Gorge car park (by the Valley & Goulstone Road Roundabout)
6.00pm – Pohutukawa (West End) shops (opposite the Quay Café Restaurant)
6.05pm – Pohutukawa Avenue (opposite the Charter Club)
6.10pm – Harbour Road (opposite the Ohope Fire Station)
6.15pm – Outside the Anne Street Dairy (last one before the Ohope Golf Club)

The bus will be parked outside the Ohope Golf Club from 10.10pm to make the return journey back to Whakatane.

 Uzabus  |  0800 873 228

Proudly supporting Hospice EBOP

Event Organiser – Jan Morgan  |  Hospice EBOP  |  07 307 2244 |  021 9000 88 jan@hospiceebop.org.nz  |  www.hospiceebop.org.nz

Background about Jo

Dr Jo Petersen has lived in Whakatane for 15 years, earning a reputation as a trusted doctor at his Phoenix Health Centre practice. Prior to immigrating with his wife and two sons from South Africa in 1994, Jo had been based at a De Beers Mine hospital where his medical responsibilities included minor surgery, anaesthetics, and maternity services.

Jo belongs to a small group of athletes who participate in the grueling sport of ultra-marathon running; he ran his first race in 1980. He has competed in a number of ultras in locations such as Chile, Mongolia, Everest, and the Antarctic. At the beginning of July 2010 he  completed a 250 kilometre, seven-day, six-stage footrace which crossed China’s notorious Gobi Desert.  The most challenging day was a 100km run through 40-degree heat. Jo came in 9th place out of 153 competitors and 1st place in his age group! Once again Jo is raising funds for Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty.

Dr Jo Petersen

Jo finished in 6th place in the ultramarathon which was held in Southern Namibia May 2009 which encompassed a 550-metre deep Fish River Canyon, the 2nd largest canyon in the world. The course included a desert with a huge variety of terrains, from ankle-twisting boulders, stones, and soft sand. He ran over mountain ranges, through valleys, sand flats and 30 metre high sand dunes.   

He finished third place in Chile’s Atacama Desert 2008 race, a staggering second place in the Antarctic Marathon and last year took first place honours in his age 50-59 age group, finishing 6th overall, recording a time of 31 hours, 49 minutes and 53 seconds.  

At a young 58 years of age, he’s reaching his peak with these kinds of results in challenging, hostile environments.

Having already competed in more than 51 marathons since he started running back in 1979, Jo has decided that ultra marathons really give him the “ultimate combination” of off-road racing and travel around the globe.

When asked why he chooses to run for Hospice,  Jo reported  -        

“I chose to support Hospice because I believe it’s an invaluable resource for families trying to cope with the stress and anxiety of terminal illness.   As a general practitioner, I am acutely aware of the high level of professionalism and compassion with which they serve our community, and I am very proud to support their efforts in this small way.”

To donate go to http://www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/jo4hospice ,   or
post a cheque to Hospice EBOP, PO Box 275, Whakatane 3158, or
drop off a donation to Hospice EBOP, 37 Goulstone Road, Whakatane, or
call on 07 307 2244 to make a credit card donation over the phone.

For further information please contact ….
Hospice Public Relations Coordinator - Jan Morgan 07 307 2244 or 021 9000 88 
Email pr@hospiceebop.org.nz

Follow Jo’s amazing adventure on his blog:  http://jo4hospice.wordpress.com

 Follow Jo on Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jo-Petersen-Ultra-Marathon-runner/358605981936

Major Sponsor: New World Whakatane

Major Sponsor: 1XX Radio

Major Sponsor: Maurice Butler at Professionals Real Estate

 

Sponsors: Whakatane HIAB Services, Phoenix Pharmacy, Eastbay REAP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

As advertised on Bayrock FM   http://www.bayrock.co.nz

Congratulations to The Ohope Chartered Club team who won 1st prize!  Dinner for 5 at The Office Bar and Grill.
The winners have graciously  auctioned off the gift voucher so the proceeds came back to Hospice EBOP!

Click below to see all the great photos on Hospice EBOP’s Facebook page!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Whakatane/Hospice-EBOP/366769465790?ref=ts&__a=12& 

Race official Lisa makes sure nobody x's the start line!

Logan Shoes Stiletto Stampede crossing the finish line!!! yahooo!

The "Gutz n Glory" Whakatane Hospital Theatre team!

Wearing PJs for a whole day at work or school is a great way to have fun and raise money for Hospice EBOP.  This year the Eastern Bay of Plenty community raised almost $4,000 during Hospice Eastern Bay of Plenty’s Pyjama Party on 2nd July 2010.  Hundreds of participants swapped their regular business attire, work uniforms, or school clothes for pyjamas and had some fun along the way!   If you missed this year’s Pyjama Party, plan to join in the fun in 2011! 

A special thank you to Interhair Salon in Opotiki  for the most money raised!  The Ohope Chartered Club, Bunnings Warehouse, Paper Plus Whakatane, and ANZ Bank also raised phenomenal amounts!  1XX Radio did a fantastic job getting the word out to the Eastern Bay of Plenty region! Logan’s Shoes donated a pair of slippers, Great Outdoors donated a $200 gift basket of thermal wear, Whitcoulls donated a Parker pen & pencil set, and Tamar’s Cafe gave away free coffee and donated the proceeds to Hospice EBOP!  

A great big thank you to all the other participants who wore their pyjamas and raised money for Hospice:  Anglican Childcare, Idea Services, Smith’s City, Asset Finance, Whakatane Office Products Depot, New World Whakatane, Trident S.E.C., Whakatane Hospital OT, Xray & Theatre Depts., Total Health Pharmacy, Little Orchard Pre-School, Sports World, The Flight Centre, Coastlands Early Childhood Learning Centre, Top Kids, St George’s Childcare, Radius Medical Whakatane, The $2 Shop, Visique Optometrists, and Sunny Gymz Fitness Centre.            

“Clink your glasses, raise a toast, to the most fabulous homes on the Eastern Bay Coast”

Friday 4th Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th November 2011

Toast the Coast is your invitation to tour 10 captivating Eastern Bay homes.     

The 2009 event properties were decorated by teams of creative designers ranging in areas from art, interior decorators, florists, and landscape designers.   Some of these incredibly talented individuals included Peter Clark, Leonie Moeke from Presentables, Kim Moncur from Palmers Garden World and renowned local artist and designer Felicity Barry who arranged floral decorations in the 4 Opotiki homes.   Delwyn Byrne from Bouquet Floral Studio and the very talented Amanda Melville Flower Devas along with the Whakatane Floral Art Group were just some of the florists involved.  

The organizing committee promise another exceptional event that will take you on a journey which to stimulate your senses and leave you with lasting memories of the fabulous homes on the Eastern Bay coast.   If you enjoyed the 2009 tour, stay tuned for the 2011.

log onto the web site www.toasttothecoast.co.nz

Check out Kerry Notts home featured in the December issue of New Zealand House & Garden

This Hospice fundraising event will feature another 10 fabulous private homes that promises to inspire.   This is not your ordinary home and garden fundraising tour, but rather a unique opportunity to look inside some of the Eastern Bay of Plenty’s most interesting and treasured properties.  Each home reflects the home owners taste and character and will be further enhanced by designers, florists and, in some instances, magical Christmas decorations.

The Smiths City fun walk run

Sunday 25th Oct 09

Mahey Reserve,   Ohope Beach     

Up to 500 people enter this traditional Sunday Labour Weekend event which places an emphasis on the family, enjoying a day at beautiful Ohope Beach participating in a fun event setting their own pace and distance from either 3km, 5km, or 10km options.  Win a pair of Asics walking shoes and other great spot prizes! 

Over 60 dogs accompanied their owners to celebrate and witness The first ever  Vets4Pets “DOGGIE DASH” with the “best dressed” dog winning a DOGGIE WEDDING.

She's ready for Doggie Bride of the Year Award

Many thanks to our main sponsors - Smiths City - Ohope Beach Community Board -  Whakatane New World -  Whakatane Great Oudoors - The Fresh Market, Sportsworld - Harcourts - Whakatane Print - The Beacon - Artisan Weddings - Total Health - Toi Toi - Beach Haven & Lotto Shot - Farmlands - Westpac - 4 Arts Sake

 

 

Hospice EBOP, in cooperation with Quota International of Whakatane and Whakatane Registered Master Builders, presented Dancing With Stars at the War Memorial Hall on Saturday 29 August.  Not only did it raise an amazing $25,000, but it also made stars out of eight local couples!  A special thanks to all our dancers, sponsors, volunteers and attendees who made this a night to be remembered!   If you are interested in dance lessons from the  instructor who graciously donated her time to Dancing With Stars, please contact Vanessa Hamman at 07 3071087 or 027 6307453.