Look To The Stars News: KidsCan Charitable Trust

All Blacks Extend Charity Partnership Ahead Of World Cup

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:00:00 +0000

Ahead of the 2011 Rugby World Cup later this year, the New Zealand All Blacks have launched an extended partnership with the team’s official charities.

The All Blacks’ official charities, KidsCan and Plunket have extended their relationships with the New Zealand Rugby Union until March 2012 and are working with the NZRU on a series of initiatives in support of Kiwi children.

The KidsCan StandTall Charitable Trust helps disadvantaged children in low decile schools nationwide, while Plunket is the largest provider of free support services for the development, health and wellbeing of children under five in New Zealand.

All Blacks Help Design Car For Charity

Tue, 31 May 2011 12:00:00 +0000

New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, are hosting the Rugby World Cup later this year, and have just launched an exciting new charity initiative.

A limited edition Ford Fiesta designed by the All Blacks and Ford New Zealand is now on sale to the public. The final look of the AB35 Fiesta, which had input from many players including Richie McCaw, Dan Carter and Conrad Smith, has been kept under wraps for weeks.

Only 35 of the cars have been made by Ford New Zealand, with one of the cars being auctioned for charity on TradeMe.co.nz between May 29th and June 8th.

All Blacks Back Charity Campaign In New Zealand

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

Over 1,700 needy children in New Zealand came together last week for a special event with the national rugby team, the All Blacks.

All Black hero Ali Williams helped national charity KidsCan hand out its 50,000th raincoat to children from low income families in Auckland.

“Giving a child a raincoat is about so much more than just protecting them from the elements,” Williams said. "It’s about giving kids the resource and the confidence to go to school and enable them to stand tall, be proud and further their education, all of which will lead us towards a better New Zealand.

David Beckham Hits New Zealand For Kids And Animals

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:30:00 +0000

David Beckham was in Auckland, New Zealand, last week for several charity events.

First up was a benefit gala for KidsCan, a charity dedicated to meeting the basic physical needs of financially disadvantaged children, leveling the playing field for them so they have the chance to reach their full potential.

Beckham was joined at the gala – held last Thursday, December 4 – by members of New Zealand’s All Blacks, the national rugby team and patrons of the charity, as well as Hollywood star Martin Henderson, who was born in New Zealand.

New Zealand All Blacks Announce Charity Partnership

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 13:30:00 +0000

They may have bowed out earlier than expected in last year’s World Cup, but New Zealand’s national rugby team, the All Blacks, have proved that they are still at the top of their game after two wins against England in the last two weeks, and a veritable annihilation of Ireland the week before that. And now the world famous squad – who are well known for their charity work – have announced their official charity for the next three years.

The partnership with KidsCan was announced at a special event at a South Auckland school earlier today that saw team member Ali Williams handing out raincoats to raise school attendances.

“We are really proud to have KidsCan as the official charity of the All Blacks,” said team captain Richie McCaw. “The team is keen to support organizations that help more New Zealand kids be healthy and happy.”

Sex And The City Star Voices Concern Over Hungry Children In New Zealand

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:36:00 +0000

Sex and the City boy toy Jason Lewis has been busy running around the globe promoting the much-anticipated film, but he hasn’t lost sight of what’s really important – helping to raise money and awareness for those in need of our help.

In April, Lewis was in New Zealand on a charity visit for the KidsCan Charitable Trust. He hosted the charity party for KidsCan, and also auctioned off a private breakfast to raise funds for the organization.

And he strongly adheres to the belief that celebrity and politics do mix.