Mazda New Zealand helped drive the Big Night In Telethon over the weekend, raising more than $34,000.00 through an online auction where viewers bid on a new generation Mazda3.
The 23-hour event on TV3 generated more than $2 million for the charity KidsCan StandTall which supports young New Zealanders who are financially disadvantaged.
“Mazda is thrilled to have been able to support such a much-loved Kiwi event and raise some needed funds for KidsCan. The charity does some fantastic work in the community, providing opportunities for children in need to reach their full potential and succeed. We enjoyed bringing some of the highlights of past Telethons back to life through ‘Mazda Moments’,” said Andrew Clearwater, Managing Director, Mazda New Zealand.
‘Mazda Moments’ saw John Campbell speak to ten well-known Kiwis who played signficant roles in earlier Telethons. Celebrities including Paul Holmes, Dougal Stevenson, Sean Fitzpatrick, Phillip Sherry and Tim Shadbolt discussed their memories of previous all-night Telethons.
Mazda supplied the event organisers with three sign-written Mazda3 vehicles in stunning velocity red, indigo lights and graphite mica for promotional use in the lead up to the Telethon.
It has been 15 years since New Zealand’s Telethon first appeared on our screens raising money for children’s causes. The Big Night In Telethon 09 didn’t disappoint, drawing an audience of more than two million viewers and featuring New Zealand celebrities including the KidsCan StandTall ambassadors The All Blacks along with actors, comedians and musicians.
About the KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust: www.kidscan.org.nz . The KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust (KidsCan) is a national charity dedicated to ensuring Kiwi kids less fortunate than others have a bright future. KidsCan provides three targeted programmes; ‘Raincoats for Kids’, ‘Shoes for Kids’ and ‘Food for Kids’, which remove the barriers preventing financially disadvantaged children from getting the most out of their education and life. Kidscan is the official charity of the All Blacks.
Source Mazda New Zealand www.mazda.co.nz
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