Community raises $30k on back of 'Night out for Hospice' event
“We are incredibly humbled by the generosity of the Southland community. The funds raised will make a significant impact on the lives of so many people and their families."
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Cruise 4 Care has raised $30,000 on the back of its “Night out for Hospice” fundraising event which featured Kiwi motorsport icon Greg Murphy.
The event, held on Saturday in Invercargill, saw an outstanding turnout, and raised over $30,000, all of which will go towards supporting the vital services Hospice Southland provides to the community.
Event organiser Kevin Muir from Cruise 4 Care expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support.
“We are incredibly humbled by the generosity of the Southland community. The funds raised will make a significant impact on the lives of so many people and their families. We’re grateful to everyone who attended, supported, and contributed to making this event a huge success.”
Murphy - the star of the evening - said: “It was a privilege to attend the event and to help support such an amazing organisation that does incredible work. Well done to the fundraising team that put on such an enjoyable night.”
The funds raised will go directly to supporting the wide range of free services Hospice Southland provides, including palliative care and family support, helping patients and their families navigate end-of-life care with dignity and comfort.
Hospice Southland CEO Flora Gilkison said: “It was a marvellous evening. The crowd reached deep into their pockets and we are so grateful. It was wonderful having Greg Murphy support the work we do.
“Cruise 4 Care, with Kevin and his team, are wonderful supporters of Hospice Southland, and we are very appreciative of the team’s efforts for us.”
Cruise 4 Care thanked all sponsors, donors, and attendees for their unwavering support and contributions.
This event’s success reflects the community’s commitment to supporting those in need.
Looking ahead, Cruise 4 Care’s final event this year is a Cruise 4 Hospice Poker Run on November 16. All details are available on the Cruise 4 Care Facebook page. Head along to support, and after this event, the final donation amount to Hospice Southland will be announced.