$10,000 donation to Special Olympics Manawatu
Bro Hamish Tavener, Helen Johnson, WBro Andrew Neilson In conjunction with Freemasons New Zealand and The Freemasons Charity's ongoing support of Special Olympics New Zealand at a National level, The Manawatu Kilwinning Charitable Trust donated $10,000 to the Manawatu Branch of Special Olympics NZ . This donation was to support the local branch and its 7 athletes currently in training for the World Summer Games in Germany. Freemasons New Zealand was the Naming Sponsor of Special Olympics New Zealand National Summer Games in Hamilton in December of 2022, and The Freemasons Charity along with Lodges nationally donated over $300,000 and many hours of volunteer time to the event. The Manawatu Kilwinning Charitable Trust was formed in 2008 as a natural continuation of The Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge's Benevolent Fund, which has been active in charitable giving since 1885. The ceremonial presentation was m...