Ryan Bridge Is Shaking Things Up For Good

Ryan Bridges is one of hundreds of New Zealand volunteers
around the country generously donating their time to collect
vital funds for Child Cancer Foundation’s annual Street
Appeal today and tomorrow.

CEO Monica Briggs was
elated to hear from Bridge who showed a keen interest to
help in any way he could.

And it’s not the first
time he has shown gestures of generosity.

In July 2021
Bridge hosted a record breaking 36-hour talkathon on Magic
Talk, raising an incredible $378,000 for the Foundation.
Bridge also showed support as part of the AM show team as
Willie Waiirua shaved his 10 year+ ponytail for Wig
Wednesday last September.

“I am absolutely blown
away by the generosity of ordinary, everyday Kiwis. I’m also
proud of just how humble Kiwis are with their giving – we’re
not showy or boastful about it.” Says
Bridge.

“Child Cancer Foundation does incredible
work supporting families who’ve got kids battling cancer –
they provide a support person, counselling and a lifeline to
the mums and dads who are going through the biggest
challenge of their lives. They’re supporting over a
thousand Kiwis families at any given time.

Child
Cancer Foundation doesn’t get any Government funding for
this work. None. They need $6 million every year to keep
going.” Says Bridge.

Child Cancer Foundation CEO
Monica Briggs urges Kiwis to donate to their Street Appeal,
even spare coins can help make a real impact.

“Your
donation will directly fund personalised support for each
family, helping them overcome the immense challenges that
come with having a sick child.” Says Briggs.

The
annual Street Appeal is the Child Cancer Foundation’s
biggest fundraising campaign of the year.

You can do
your bit to help Kiwi kids with cancer and their whānau by
donating when you see the Foundation’s volunteers in your
area on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March.

No cash? No
worries. You can donate online now at childcancer.org.nz or
by text BUCKET to 3457 to donate
$3.

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