Fundraising

The playground was made possible by an epic community fundraising effort. 

Public Fundraising launch kindly hosted by Movie Max Timaru.

We asked some of CPlay Volunteers why they wanted to get involved and work so hard to fundraise:
"As Timaru didn’t have anything for the children and had to go out of town to play on other playgrounds" - Leanne Prendeville

"I got involved because I thought it was an awesome idea and thought Timaru needed a better playground. Also really enjoyed the history of Timaru being brought to the playground because my family is related to Captain Mills who was a Harbour Master of Timaru, so I also loved finding out about the history of the area. My advice would be make sure you brainstorm, talk to others to get their opinions, take your time and do your research." - Sarah Dumicich-Mills

CPlay volunteer Lynette Wilson counting change from a car wash fundraiser

Ready to go, members from the CPlay committee and Caroline Bay Association. CPlay were rapt with the opportunity to raise funds for the new Caroline Bay Playground, the first official fundraiser by the group of volunteers.

CPlay volunteers shaking the donation bucket at a CPlay fireworks fundraiser organized by the Caroline Bay Association

A fundraising fireworks display at Caroline Bay, Timaru, thanks to the generosity of CBA organizers and the community. Caroline Bay rides CPlay volunteers collecting $5000 for the playground. 

So many people worked hard to help us fundraise and donate to the project.

Fundraising via grants was a big team effort including the work put in by CPlay volunteers Alice Brice and Chris Fauth

Every donation mattered - here are preschool students with the giant cheque and CPlay chair Owen Jackson who put in huge efforts to knock on doors and raise donations.