Forty thousand dollars was raised for the M!NT Charitable Trust last weekend, the organisation which aims to forge great lives for people with intellectual disability in the Upper Clutha region. 

The money, which was raised at a community-led fundraiser at Corbridge Downs, will go towards M!NT’s weekly activity programme.

“This programme goes to the heart of what M!NT is about because it enables children, youth and adults to stay active, engaged and lead a meaningful life through participation in swimming, gym, yoga, music and dance classes,” M!NT programme manager Charlotte Jackson said.

A “generous and energetic” group of locals.

Charlotte said an “incredibly generous and energetic” group of local residents organised a fun afternoon of garden games, food and drink, followed by a vigorous and entertaining live auction.

Garden games were part of the entertainment.

The crowd of 150 was also treated to an outstanding performance from the M!NT United Dance Crew.

Ben and Louis

“We cannot thank our amazing community here in Wanaka enough; this donation will have an overwhelmingly positive and lasting impact on those affected by intellectual disability,” Charlotte said.

Making music.

She also thanked the fundraising committee, volunteers and families who helped on the day.

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