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Dilmah 'Trip of a Lifetime' - to be Auctioned at 2008 Ball
National Manager of Dilmah New Zealand, Nigel Scott, is thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful trip. “Dilmah has been a part of the Kiwi tea-drinking experience for almost 20 years, and this is one small way in which we can thank the grocery industry for its support of our brand“ says Nigel. “Merrill is determined that Dilmah is not only operates as a successful tea business, but makes a serious commitment to actively serving humanity at the same time.“ “That’s the reason for the MJF Foundation“ Nigel continues. “I’ve personally helped out with Foundation work and I can thoroughly recommend the experience to the winning bidder.“ The Dilmah auction prize is one of the many prizes the Trustees of the Grocery Charity Ball are assembling for the live and silent auctions on the gala night in September. At the same time, all stops are being pulled out to ensure that the entertainment on the night tops the spectacular gigs in previous years. “I was personally blown away by the Three Waiters in 2006, and Raymond Crowe the Illusionist last year,“ says Trust Chairman Ross MacKenzie. “But I’m told this year’s act will be just as good – if not better.“ Tables and tickets for this year’s ball can be booked by visiting the Booking page. Two 2008 Beneficiaries
For the first time, the Trustees of the Grocery Charity Ball have chosen two charities to be the Beneficiaries of the 2008 Grocery Charity Ball. What's Up, run by the Kids Help Foundation Trust, will be the primary beneficiary of the 2008 Ball. While Hearing Dogs for Deaf People will also receive funding from the Ball, in a new funds distribution structure which will see the donations raised on the night split 70:30 between the primary and secondary Beneficiaries. Nearly 50 charities applied to be the Beneficiary of the 2008 Charity Ball. For further information about the Beneficiaries, visit www.whatsup.co.nz and www.hearingdogs.org.nz. To reserve your place at the 2008 Grocery Charity Ball, please visit the Contacts Page. |
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The Trustees of the Grocery Charity Ball are thrilled to be able to announce that global tea giant Dilmah is donating a ’trip of a lifetime’ for the live auction at the 2008 Ball on Friday 26th September.
The auction prize will consist of return economy flights for 2 people to Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka (ex Auckland or Christchurch); 10 nights accommodation (including 4 nights staying at the luxurious ’Ceylon Tea Trails’ (see 
The successful bidder will have the opportunity to visit the Dilmah head office and state of the art packing facilities – as well as meeting with the family of Dilmah founder, Merrill J Fernando. And for the adventuresome bidder, there will also be the chance to assist with one of the many projects undertaken by the MJF Foundation (see 
What's Up is a free, national telephone counselling service for New Zealanders aged 5 to 18 years that has been available since 22nd September 2001. The service operates seven days a week from noon to midnight. Paid, trained and closely supervised professional counsellors answer the telephones. What's Up aims to provide early help to children and teach them skills that will help prevent the development of major problems later in their lives.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People aims to enhance the independence and well-being of deaf and severely hearing-impaired New Zealanders through the provision of specially-trained Hearing Dogs, to internationally recognised standards.