Remember December 2020
In New Zealand, nearly two thirds of adult New Zealanders have some personal experience with dementia, so chances are, it could even happen to Santa! With millions of children to remember, reindeer to command, and an entire globe to navigate in one night – it’s a big job for the man who is eagerly awaited by many around the world.But what if Santa did develop Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia? He might drop the wrong presents to the wrong homes, he could get a child’s name wrong...
December 22, 2020Annual Spring Golf Tournament 2020
We are very grateful and privileged that in the middle of a serious pandemic we were able to hold a successful golf tournament. The support for our organisation from our community is overwhelming. We are aware that while many businesses have closed, others still have their staff on 80% wages. The effect of loss of income from fundraising has meant that many of our fellow charities are considering closure and amalgamation. Despite the cold, wind, rain and arguably sleet at one stage, we had a ver...
September 28, 2020Golf Tournament 2020
This years Golf Tournament is looking bigger and better than ever with the venue booked and the entry forms going we are hoping to have a record turnout. As always this event will be a feature on our fundraising calendar, so local support is essential and we appreciate the regular supporters in our corner. If you would like to register a team, donate a prize or are after more information, please contact admin@dementiahb.org.nz...
March 5, 2020Education Workshop
Our education workshop Living Well with Dementia is running on Thursday 17 October 2019. We would love to see you there, whether you have professional involvement with people affected by dementia or are family or carer to a person with dementia, you are more than welcome to come and take advantage of the minds and expertise that will be gathered. The program takes a cross-disciplinary approach, and has been designed to be educational, informative, useful - even inspirational to a...
September 18, 2019Still Me Campaign 2019
There is always something exciting going on at our office. This morning our GM of Fundraising and Marketing was interviewed about our new ‘Still Me’ campaign. Still Me, support dementia awareness in September - see the person, not the dementia. Get involved and start a conversation, let’s tackle this together. How can you support Dementia Awareness Month? Buy a Still Me T Shirt - https://thepopupboutique.co.nz/still-me-products-for-good/ Add the Still Me frame to your Facebook profil...
September 17, 2019Remember December
Dementia Hawkes Bay will be holding our annual street appeal as part of Remember December on Friday 6th December 2019. If you would like to support us by joining our volunteer team on the day please contact Melanie West on admin@dementiahb.org.nz...
September 17, 2019Dementia Hawkes Bay Golf Tournament 2019
Another successful day on the golf course. We had a great turn out to our major fundraiser which has become a fixture in many golfers calendars. 100 keen golfers came out in support of Dementia Hawkes Bay and had a great day on the course. A successful auction was held at the prize giving with not many walking away empty handed. Check out the photos from this years event and make sure to diary 11th of September 2020 and get your team together early so you don't miss out. ...
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