GARAGE SALE FUNDRAISER
❤️ Helping Lolo live a better life ❤️
Saturday 20th November 7am—12pm
98 Marne Street
We have a great selection of clothes and shoes (children and adults), outdoor equipment, toys (great Xmas present opportunities! ??) and a collection of label clothing that will be a steal of a deal ?!!
Please help us raising funds for the treatment needed for Lolo to live a better life. Lorenzo, aka "Lolo" is almost 2 years old. He was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) type 1 (the worst grade). To improve his quality of life, Lolo needs a very expensive treatment with a novel drug called Zolgensma which costs USD $2.125 million. With the help from friends from Argentina and from all around the world, Lolo has managed to raise half the amount needed!! And now the government and private health insurance provider will be financing the rest of the money that is needed to cover the cost of Lolo's medication!
We will keep supporting Lolo is his journey, as these news means that now Lolo needs to start preparing for a long trip and probably a long stay away from home while the treatment is being organised and given to him.
Please do keep supporting this cause, and come check our garage sale on the 20th November. We have a great selection of clothes and shoes (children and adults), outdoor equipment, toys and a collection of label clothing that will be a steal of a deal!!
With love and gratitude
Lolo's little helpers
If you want to know more about Lolo and his journey, you can follow his story on Instagram or Facebook: @Todos_por_lolo
If you would like to have more information, feel free to contact us.
Thanks again!
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.9% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Pregnancy Study - Seeking participants for Massey Observational study
Are you less than 15 weeks pregnant or know someone who is?
I would love to hear from you regarding joining an Observation study on New Zealand Pregnant woman investigating Thyroid function. We are seeking participants who are: - ages 18 years or older - Who are early in their pregnancy (less than 15 weeks)
What your participation involves:
• We will ask you a series of questions about your dietary intake, supplement use and lifestyle.
• We will ask you to collect a sample of urine to analyse some micronutrients.
• We will take a blood sample to analyse for micronutrient status and thyroid function.
• After your baby is born we ask that you send us some of baby’s nail clippings
We reimburse your travel expenses.
If you or someone you know would like to take part, or to find out more about the study, please get in touch via email WOVEN@massey.ac.nz or phone 06 951 6437