Monster sale for a colourful cause
Waikato youngsters are set for a boost when True Colours holds its annual Monster Garage Sale this Saturday to help those with chronic or life threatening illnesses.
A Hamilton garage sale is to show its true colours this weekend, raising money to provide support for children.
True Colours Charitable Trust will hold its annual Monster Garage Sale this Saturday, May 18, with the proceeds going to the organisation.
True Colours is a Hamilton-based child health service that provides clinical and psychological support for children, and adolescents who have chronic or life threatening illnesses.
Susie Toia-Levvy, whose daughter Dean has cystic fibrosis, described how True Colours has helped them: “I took a chance to see what they were about and how they could fit into our lives, and we as a family have never looked back.
“They are true friends to us now and have helped in so many aspects, from anxiety to grief to friendship, they’re awesome.”
True Colours has helped more than 860 families since it started up eight years ago.
“To me, they are one of the most worthwhile charities in Hamilton,” Toia-Levvy said.
True Colours encourage people to donate items toward the sale such as glassware, kitchenware, clothing, art, garden tools, toys, books, and sporting equipment etc. Goods may be dropped off until 5.30pm on Friday at the Masonic Hall on Hamilton’s Grey St where the sale is being held. They are unable to accept, TV’s, computers, bedroom suites, whiteware, and lawnmowers.
Cynthia Ward, CEO of True Colours, appreciates all help. “We could not do this without the huge commitment of the people who volunteer their time and energy to put it together”.
“Last year we raised just over $3000 – a fantastic result and we hope this year we can do as well,” Ward explains.
The sale will be held from 7.30am until around lunchtime.
