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Nov 17, 2026 7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Rotary Club of Downtown Auckland, Inc. Weekly meeting Tuesday 17 November 2026
Kathy Simpson and Don Cowie StarLight,
A friend and Kathy started StarLight in Palmerston Nth 17 years ago. Their aim was to bring joy and hope to those suffering mental illness. A year later they took StarLight to Hawkes Bay, and six years ago, to Wellington. Four years ago, Kathy joined Awapuni Rotary because of the support they had given to StarLight. I moved to Auckland two years ago, and they began supporting the mental health wards at Auckland Hospital. They give monthly amenity packs, art and craft supplies, clothing, underwear, footwear, musical instruments, sports equipment and so on. They also give Easter and Christmas gifts. Each month they give 20 food parcels, bedding, crockery and cutlery to patients who are being discharged, but who lack family support.
Please note:
Introducer/host: Ali Dastjerdi Thanker: Rob van Kasteel
Reception: Rajgopal Kakade Pam Deal
Upcoming meetings: 24/11/2026 Matchbox visit
12/12/2026 Matthew Horrocks Head of Screen Screen Auckland
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