Get involved with Farming for Hospice
Since its inception in 1994, local farmers and supporters have raised and fattened some 4,000 beef cattle to raise money for Arohanui Hospice.
The Farming for Hospice programme aims to raise at least 10% of the Hospice’s annual fundraising budget. As Hospice operating costs increase, our need for funding increases.
How does the programme work?
An Arohanui Hospice representative buys beef cattle and has it delivered to a farmer who has agreed to graze it. When the cattle has reached slaughter weight, arrangements are made to have the cattle killed, and Arohanui Hospice receives the money.
While the emphasis has been on beef, support from dairy farmers is increasing. As dairy farmers cull cows and send them to the works, they can also donate the proceeds to Arohanui Hospice.
Arohanui Hospice asks farmers and lifestyle block holders to contribute to the Farming for Hospice programme using products such as sheep or lamb, deer, pigs or even potatoes and grain.
Become part of the Farming for Hospice programme today and help us to continue to provide quality palliative care and support to hundreds of patients and their families.
For information please call Derek Tuck on 06 323 3970 or Neil Finch on 06 323 8017. Alternatively, email farming@arohanuihospice.org.nz
