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Lions clubs around NZ have been fundraising since June last year to fully fund a paediatric intensive care room at Starship Hospital, including all the medical kit that is needed.
The effort was spearheaded by Warkworth Lions and the total needed of $406,700 was a lion-sized challenge.
The money has been raised in classic Lion community style, with sausage sizzles, firewood sales, calendars, movie and quiz nights.
Covid-19 got in the way, but as at December 3, $318,513 has been raised with more donations pledged. Grants will make up any shortfall.
Hibiscus Coast Lions recently contributed $28,000 – $20,000 from Orewa and $8000 from Whangaparaoa, before that club closed.
Orewa Lions presented a cheque for the final $15,000 earlier this month.
Pictured, from left, are Orewa Lions president Daryl Crosby, Deb Lagdon, Helen Roderick and Wendy Miller handing the money to PICU Appeal coordinator and Warkworth Lion Peter Henderson.
