On
Monday 28th May a function was held at the Hamilton City Bowling
Club to launch the Trust's fundraising effort. Those who attended
were from a cross-section of the community and included: His
Honour the Mayor Bob Simcock, Hon Martin Gallagher, Hon David
Bennett, Hon Sue Moroney, Councillors and representives from
businesses, disability groups and the public.
 
Following
a karakia by our Kaumatua, Tui Adams, everyone was warmly welcomed
by the Trust Chairman, David Peart. Christine East followed by
Margaret Holroyd then outlined the hydrotherapy pool project;
why we need it, how it came about and the aims of the Trust.
Their speeches were accompanied by a powerpoint presentation
highlighting salient points and photographs of hydrotherapy sessions
. The
pool architect/designer Ian Speirs showed 3D drawings of the
proposed pool and how it could we could start from a basic design
and then add to it in three further stages. This put a whole
new complexion on what can be achieved and gave us all the confidence
that we may get a functional hydrotherapy pool in the short term
with the hope that in later years it will be enhanced to include
all the features that the Working Party have indicated that they
think are desirable in a facility such as this. Christine
East told the audience about the book written by her late husband,
Dr Rod East and that the Trust is selling copies as a means of
raising funds. Everyone was urged to buy not only "one but
ten and give to family and friends as they make ideal gifts".
Two copies of the book "African Wildlife - Through the Eyes
of a Kiwi" were presented to the Mayor for the Hamilton
Library. Following
this Mayor Simcock spoke about the city's need for a Hydrotherapy
Pool and the role the Council is playing by providing $180,000
for the pool design and contributing 33% toward the cost. David
Peart ended the evening by explaining how people can contribute
toward the building of the Hydrotherapy Pool. They can donate
on this web site by using Paymate, and shortly the Trust will
selling virtual tiles for the pool at the cost of $500 each to
raise the $M1.2 that the Trust has pledged toward the cost of
the pool.
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