The Countdown Kids Hospital Appeal has raised a massive $1.174 million for 11 children’s hospitals nationwide, with fundraising efforts spanning the country from Kerikeri down to Invercargill. This year’s contribution brings the total amount raised during the Appeal’s 10-year history to more than $10.4 million.
Countdown stores across the country got creative to raise funds, with store teams organising book sales in Hamilton and vintage car shows in West Auckland, to a trivia night in Waipukurau and a charity ball in Wanganui and much more. The title of most unique fundraising effort goes to Countdown Invercargill for hosting a competition to find Gore’s Biggest Bogan. After a thorough search, car fanatic Steven Thomas, also known as Rangi, claimed the crown.
Countdown customers and hospital staff also got involved in local fundraising activities, raising funds for the purchase of much needed medical equipment for 11 children’s hospital wards throughout the country.
